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 101–125 of 125
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Valley Snow Making Reservoir Summit County | 33 | 2001 | High | Satisfactory |
| Davis/Weber County Canal Co. Sunset Pond Davis County | 21 | 1993 | High | Satisfactory |
| Davis/Weber County Canal Co. Layton Pond Davis County | 17 | 1993 | High | Satisfactory |
| Davis/Weber County Canal Co. Kaysville Davis County | 24 | 1992 | High | Satisfactory |
| Davis County -Mutton Hollow Db Davis County | 13 | 1996 | High | Satisfactory |
| Davis County - Farmington Pond Davis County | 26 | 1923 | High | Satisfactory |
| Dairy Dam Sanpete County | 31 | 2000 | High | Satisfactory |
| Cottonwood Wash Detention Basin Sevier County | 50 | 1986 | High | Satisfactory |
| Cobble Creek Dam (Morgan) Morgan County | 38 | 2016 | High | Satisfactory |
| Cliff Lake (Duchesne) Duchesne County | 28 | 1957 | High | Satisfactory |
| Centerville Canyon Debris Basin Davis County | 45 | 2011 | High | Satisfactory |
| Centerville - Barnard Creek (Upper) Db Davis County | 47 | 2000 | High | Satisfactory |
| Cedar City Stephens Canyon Db South Iron County | 19 | 2000 | High | Satisfactory |
| Cedar City Stephens Canyon Db North Iron County | 27 | 2000 | High | Satisfactory |
| Cedar City - Fiddler Canyon Db #2 Iron County | 46 | 2000 | High | Satisfactory |
| Cedar City Dry Canyon Db Iron County | 40 | 2000 | High | Satisfactory |
| Blanding City No. 4 San Juan County | 100 | 1965 | High | Satisfactory |
| Blanding City No. 3 San Juan County | 47 | 1961 | High | Satisfactory |
| Big Sand Wash West Duchesne County | 55 | 2006 | High | Satisfactory |
| Big Sand Wash East Duchesne County | 52 | 2006 | High | Satisfactory |
| Big Sand Wash Dam Duchesne County | 142 | 1968 | High | Satisfactory |
| Benches Pond Sanpete County | 15 | 1933 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| American Fork Lower Reservoir Utah County | 25 | 2009 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Adobe Wash Regulating Reservoir Emery County | 65 | 2012 | High | Satisfactory |
| Adams Davis County | 43 | 1915 | High | Satisfactory |
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Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.