Deer Creek Reservoir
April 18, 2024
144,193 acre-ft
-0.03% today123% of Normal • High
Water storage levels at Deer Creek Reservoir are currently 144,193 acre-ft, about 123% of normal. The average for this time of year is approximately 116,785.68acre-ft. Maximum recorded Storage since record keeping began in 1950 was 1975-07-07 when levels reached 157,182 acre-ft. Lowest recorded Storage was 1961-09-17 when levels receded to 37,153 acre-ft. View historical levels.
Deer Creek Reservoir is located in Utah and was constructed in the 1930s as part of the Provo River Project to provide water to farmers in the area. The reservoir has a capacity of 152,000 acre-feet and is fed by snowpack in the surrounding mountains and by the Provo River. The reservoir is used for irrigation purposes and also provides water for nearby municipalities. Additionally, it serves as a popular recreational spot for fishing, boating, and camping. The reservoir is managed by the Central Utah Water Conservancy District and plays an important role in maintaining water levels for the area’s agricultural and recreational needs.
| Geolocation | -111.529, 40.408 |
| Elevation | 5,420 ft |
| Storage 24hr Change | -0.03% |
| Percent of Normal | 123% |
| Minimum |
37,153 acre-ft
1961-09-17 |
| Maximum |
157,182 acre-ft
1975-07-07 |
| Average | 116,786 acre-ft |
| Hydraulic_Height | 155 |
| Drainage_Area | 597 |
| Years_Modified | 2006 - Foundation, 2006 - Seismic |
| Year_Completed | 1941 |
| Nid_Storage | 161070 |
| Structural_Height | 235 |
| Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
| River_Or_Stream | PROVO RIVER |
| Surface_Area | 2683 |
| Hazard_Potential | High |
| Dam_Length | 1304 |
| Nid_Height | 235 |
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