Redden Dam is an earth dam located in Duchesne County, Utah. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 18 ft18 ft tall and 270 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 Redden Dam
The primary purpose of Redden Dam 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 Mervin Reid (private). It impounds the Red Creek near Fruitland.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 270 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 145 acre-feet.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 07/08/2022.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Duchesne |
| Nearest City | Fruitland |
| River/Stream | Red Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.38234, -110.87953 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 270 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 145 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 145 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Mervin Reid |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 07/08/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00792 |
| Federal ID | UT00792 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |