Three Creeks (beaver)
Three Creeks (beaver) is an earth dam located in Beaver County, Utah, built in 1949. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Three Creeks (beaver)
The primary purpose of Three Creeks (beaver) is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Kent`s Lake Irrigation Company (private). It impounds the Beaver River near Beaver.
The dam stands 105 feet tall and stretches 347 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,430 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 12 square miles. Completed in 1949, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/22/2023.
At 105 feet, this dam is taller than 98% of all dams in the United States.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Utah dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Beaver |
| Nearest City | Beaver |
| River/Stream | Beaver River |
| Coordinates | 38.29871, -112.42153 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 105 ft |
| Dam Length | 347 ft |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,430 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,430 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,024 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 12 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 165 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | KENT`S LAKE IRRIGATION COMPANY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/22/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00298 |
| Federal ID | UT00298 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |