Dams in Piute County, Utah
8Total Dams
4High Hazard
2Significant
Dam Safety in Piute County, Utah
Piute County has 8 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 4 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 2 carry a significant hazard classification.
The average dam in Piute County is 93 years old. The most common purpose is irrigation. The tallest dam is Piute at 90 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piute | High | Satisfactory | 90 | Irrigation | 1938 |
| Box Creek - Upper (beaver Creek) | High | Fair | 58 | Irrigation | 1953 |
| Otter Creek | High | Satisfactory | 43 | Irrigation | 1897 |
| Box Creek - Lower (beaver Creek) | High | Fair | 36 | Irrigation | 1925 |
| Manning Meadow | Significant | Not Rated | 85 | Irrigation | 1970 |
| Barney Lake | Significant | Not Rated | 22 | Irrigation | 1914 |
| Keith Ogden 68r4 | Low | Not Rated | 25 | Other | |
| Ogden, Keith 68r4 | Low | Not Rated | 25 | Other |