Davis County - Millcreek Db #3 is an earth dam located in Davis County, Utah, built in 1983. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 104 ft104 ft tall and 965 ft long, taller than 98% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a ten-story building, about 100 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Davis County - Millcreek Db #3
The primary purpose of Davis County - Millcreek Db #3 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Davis County Flood Control (private). It impounds the Mill Creek near Bountiful.
The dam stands 104 feet tall and stretches 965 feet across. Completed in 1983, the structure is 43 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. The most recent inspection on record was 06/17/2021.
At 104 feet, this dam is taller than 98% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Davis |
| Nearest City | Bountiful |
| River/Stream | Mill Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.87097, -111.84643 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 104 ft |
| Dam Length | 965 ft |
| Year Completed | 1983 (43 years old) |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Davis County Flood Control |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 06/17/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT50437 |
| Federal ID | UT50437 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |