Camp Jackson is an earth dam located in San Juan County, Utah, built in 1939. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall and 1,006 ft long, taller than 50% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Camp Jackson
The primary purpose of Camp Jackson is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Blanding City (local government). It impounds the Trib to Johnson Creek near Blanding.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 1,006 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 57 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1939, 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/01/2022.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | San Juan |
| Nearest City | Blanding |
| River/Stream | Trib to Johnson Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.81018, -109.48068 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,006 ft |
| Year Completed | 1939 (87 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Blanding City |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 06/01/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00363 |
| Federal ID | UT00363 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |