Gooseberry (lower) Dam (fs)
Gooseberry (lower) Dam (fs) is an earth dam located in Sanpete County, Utah, built in 1937. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Gooseberry (lower) Dam (fs)
The primary purpose of Gooseberry (lower) Dam (fs) is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Usda Fs (federal). It impounds the Gooseberry Creek near Helper, Ut.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 520 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 52 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 820 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 15 square miles. Completed in 1937, 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. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 09/15/2020.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Sanpete |
| Nearest City | Helper, Ut |
| River/Stream | Gooseberry Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.71699, -111.29318 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 520 ft |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 820 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 820 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 52 acres |
| Drainage Area | 15 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,348 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | USDA FS |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 09/15/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT10142 |
| Federal ID | UT10142 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |