Cobble Creek Dam (morgan)
Cobble Creek Dam (morgan) is an earth dam located in Morgan County, Utah, built in 2016. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Cobble Creek Dam (morgan)
The primary purpose of Cobble Creek Dam (morgan) is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Mountain Green Secondary Water Company (private).
The dam stands 38 feet tall and stretches 345 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 65 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2016, the structure is relatively new.
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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 07/06/2023.
At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 85% of dams nationwide.
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 | Morgan |
| Nearest City | Mountain Green |
| Coordinates | 41.15139, -111.74662 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Length | 345 ft |
| Year Completed | 2016 (10 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 19 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | MOUNTAIN GREEN SECONDARY WATER COMPANY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/06/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT53510 |
| Federal ID | UT53510 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |