Causey Dam
Causey Dam is an earth dam located in Weber County, Utah, built in 1966. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Causey Dam
The primary purpose of Causey Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Bureau Of Reclamation (federal). It impounds the South Fork Ogden River near Huntsville.
The dam stands 218 feet tall and stretches 845 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 136 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 8,730 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 80 square miles. Completed in 1966, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/16/2023.
At 218 feet, this dam is taller than 99% 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 | Weber |
| Nearest City | Huntsville |
| River/Stream | South Fork Ogden River |
| Coordinates | 41.29830, -111.58720 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 218 ft |
| Dam Height | 218 ft |
| Dam Length | 845 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 8,730 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 8,730 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 7,870 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 136 acres |
| Drainage Area | 80 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 7,600 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BUREAU OF RECLAMATION |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 08/16/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT10116 |
| Federal ID | UT10116 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |