Sheep Valley
Sheep Valley is an earth dam located in Sevier County, Utah, built in 1948. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Sheep Valley
The primary purpose of Sheep Valley is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Johnson Livestock Company (private). It impounds the North Creek near Hanksville.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 399 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 465 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 10 square miles. Completed in 1948, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 08/16/2023.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Sevier |
| Nearest City | Hanksville |
| River/Stream | North Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.73712, -111.53885 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 399 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 465 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 465 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 465 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 10 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | JOHNSON LIVESTOCK COMPANY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/16/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00274 |
| Federal ID | UT00274 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |