Carter Reservoir
Carter Reservoir is an earth dam located in Morgan County, Utah, built in 1880. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Carter Reservoir
Carter Reservoir is a dam in Morgan, Utah. The dam is owned by Woods Creek Ditch & Reservoir Company (private).
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 380 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet. Completed in 1880, the structure is over a century 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 07/25/2023.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Morgan |
| Coordinates | 40.94859, -111.68021 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 380 ft |
| Year Completed | 1880 (146 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Woods Creek Ditch & Reservoir Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/25/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT53636 |
| Federal ID | UT53636 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |