Sheep Creek
Sheep Creek is an earth dam located in Daggett County, Utah, built in 1958. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Sheep Creek
The primary purpose of Sheep Creek is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Division Of Wildlife Resources (state). It impounds the Sheep Creek near None - Drains To Gre.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 1,905 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 920 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1958, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 09/06/2023.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Daggett |
| Nearest City | None - Drains To Gre |
| River/Stream | Sheep Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.89186, -109.84237 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,905 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 920 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 920 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 760 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | DIVISION OF WILDLIFE RESOURCES |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/06/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00273 |
| Federal ID | UT00273 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |