Utah Dams
867 dams tracked by the National Inventory of Dams
Total Dams
867
High Hazard
273
31.5%
Poor / Unsatisfactory
17
Average Age
66 yrs
Hazard Classification
High273 (31.5%)
Significant326 (37.6%)
Low268 (30.9%)
Condition Assessment
Satisfactory125 (14.4%)
Fair102 (11.8%)
Poor / Unsatisfactory17 (2.0%)
Not Rated623 (71.9%)
Federal
82
State
27
Local
124
Private
632
Tallest Dams
- Flaming Gorge Dam502 ft
- Jordanelle Dam391 ft
- Upper Stillwater Dam292 ft
- Soldier Creek Dam272 ft
- Barrick Mercur Reservation Cnyn Tailings270 ft
High Hazard Dams
Poor Condition Dams
- Mountain DellPoor
- Birch Creek No. 2Poor
- Bottle Hollow - South DamPoor
- Lake Mary-PhoebePoor
- MidviewPoor
All Dams in Utah
Showing 26–50 of 102
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake County Shriners (#12) Salt Lake County | 59 | 1978 | High | Fair |
| Salt Lake County - Scott Avenue Salt Lake County | 12 | 1987 | High | Fair |
| Salt Lake County School Pond (11th) 14 Salt Lake County | 29 | 1977 | Significant | Fair |
| Salt Lake County-Rotary Glen Park Salt Lake County | 25 | 1986 | High | Fair |
| Salt Lake County Federal Heights (#1a) Salt Lake County | 23 | 1978 | High | Fair |
| Salt Lake County Chandler Drive (#13) Salt Lake County | 128 | 1977 | High | Fair |
| Salt Lake Co-Creekside Park (Big Cttnwd) Salt Lake County | 16 | 1969 | High | Fair |
| Salt Lake Co.-Big Cottonwood (Spencer`S) Salt Lake County | 31 | 1984 | High | Fair |
| Red Creek (Iron) Iron County | 74 | 1980 | High | Fair |
| Red Creek (Duchesne) Duchesne County | 107 | 1960 | High | Fair |
| Provo City - Slate Canyon Db No. 3 Utah County | 18 | 1984 | High | Fair |
| Provo City - Slate Canyon Db No. 2 Utah County | 38 | 1984 | High | Fair |
| Provo City - Rock Canyon Db Utah County | 24 | 1930 | High | Fair |
| Paradise Park Uintah County | 42 | 1924 | High | Fair |
| Ogden City - Sullivan Hollow Weber County | 18 | 1974 | High | Fair |
| Oaks Park Uintah County | 56 | 1938 | High | Fair |
| Oak Creek (A.K.A. Upper Bowns) Garfield County | 45 | 1918 | High | Fair |
| Northwest Morgan County | 36 | 1940 | High | Fair |
| North Ogden City Orton Park/2100 North Weber County | 8 | 1990 | High | Fair |
| Ninemile Sanpete County | 55 | 1900 | High | Fair |
| Newcastle Iron County | 83 | 1956 | High | Fair |
| Montes Creek Uintah County | 48 | 1937 | High | Fair |
| Moab City - White Canyon Retention Grand County | 40 | 1976 | High | Fair |
| Moab City - Tusher Canyon Detention Grand County | 28 | 1969 | High | Fair |
| Maple Lake Utah County | 25 | 1936 | High | Fair |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.