Red Fleet Dam
Red Fleet Dam is an earth dam located in Uintah County, Utah, built in 1980. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Red Fleet Dam
The primary purpose of Red Fleet Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Bureau Of Reclamation (federal). It impounds the Big Brush Creek near Vernal.
The dam stands 161 feet tall and stretches 1,750 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 521 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 26,000 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 94 square miles. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 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 06/23/2021.
At 161 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 | Uintah |
| Nearest City | Vernal |
| River/Stream | Big Brush Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.57480, -109.42220 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 161 ft |
| Dam Height | 161 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,750 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 26,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 26,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 521 acres |
| Drainage Area | 94 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,510 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | BUREAU OF RECLAMATION |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 06/23/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT82901 |
| Federal ID | UT82901 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |