Goshen is an earth dam located in Utah County, Utah, built in 1982. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 8 ft8 ft tall and 1,885 ft long. 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 Goshen
The primary purpose of Goshen is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Goshen Irrigation Company (private). It impounds the Current Creek near None - Drains to Uta.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 1,885 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 200 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 323 square miles. Completed in 1982, the structure is 44 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 05/19/2023.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Utah |
| Nearest City | None - Drains to Uta |
| River/Stream | Current Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.95518, -111.93244 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,885 ft |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 323 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Goshen Irrigation Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 05/19/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00379 |
| Federal ID | UT00379 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |