Dams in Beaver County, Utah
21Total Dams
5High Hazard
11Significant
Dam Safety in Beaver County, Utah
Beaver County has 21 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 5 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 11 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 1 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Beaver County is 86 years old. The most common purpose is irrigation. The tallest dam is Three Creeks (beaver) at 105 ft.
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Data note: Hazard potential describes the consequences if a dam failed; it does not predict the likelihood of failure. Inspection, condition, and emergency-plan fields can be incomplete or delayed. Check state dam-safety officials and local emergency managers for official guidance.
| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Three Creeks (beaver) | High | Satisfactory | 105 | Irrigation | 1949 |
| Rocky Ford (beaver) | High | Satisfactory | 68 | Irrigation | 1914 |
| Manderfield (a.k.a. Beaver) | High | Satisfactory | 35 | Irrigation | 1937 |
| Kent`s Lake No. 2 (middle) | High | Fair | 30 | Irrigation | 1928 |
| Kent`s Lake No. 1 (upper) | High | Satisfactory | 23 | Irrigation | 1915 |
| South Creek (beaver) | Significant | Not Rated | 63 | Irrigation | 1983 |
| Minersville - Big Wash Debris | Significant | Not Rated | 56 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1967 |
| Bowman Asset Management - East Pond | Significant | Not Rated | 50 | ||
| Big Wash Flood Control | Significant | Not Rated | 49 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1961 |
| Blue Lake | Significant | Not Rated | 37 | Irrigation | 1925 |
| Bowman Asset Management - West Pond | Significant | Not Rated | 35 | ||
| Anderson Meadow | Significant | Not Rated | 32 | Recreation | 1956 |
| Labaron | Significant | Not Rated | 31 | Recreation | 1966 |
| Little Reservoir Dam | Significant | Poor | 29 | Recreation | 1929 |
| Minersville - Red Hills Debris | Significant | Not Rated | 18 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1967 |
| Puffer Lake | Significant | Not Rated | 13 | Recreation | 1903 |
| Tamra Mining Flotation Tailings Pond | Low | Not Rated | 37 | Tailings | |
| Merchant Valley | Low | Not Rated | 34 | Irrigation | 1917 |
| Tamra Mining Raffinate And Pls Ponds | Low | Not Rated | 25 | ||
| Big Wash | Low | Not Rated | 24 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1943 |
| Robinson - Tanner | Low | Not Rated | 20 | Irrigation | 1916 |