Starvation Reservoir Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Starvation Reservoir is a man-made reservoir located in Duchesne County, Utah.


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Summary

It was constructed between 1970 and 1977 by the Central Utah Water Conservancy District to store water from the Strawberry River for agricultural and municipal use. The reservoir has a maximum capacity of 171,000 acre-feet of water and covers about 3,500 acres. The primary source of water for the reservoir is snowmelt and runoff from the Uinta Mountains, which provides water for irrigation and other agricultural uses in the surrounding area. Recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and camping are also popular at the reservoir. The surrounding area is home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, elk, and waterfowl.

Reservoir Details

Storage 24hr Change 0.28%
Percent of Normal 92%
Minimum 3,672.0 acre-ft
1969-12-03
Maximum 167,784.984 acre-ft
1993-06-16
Average 126,465 acre-ft
Dam_Height 210
Hydraulic_Height 155
Drainage_Area 1055
Year_Completed 1969
Nid_Storage 186990
Hazard_Potential High
Structural_Height 200
River_Or_Stream STRAWBERRY RIVER
Foundations Rock
Surface_Area 3310
Dam_Length 3070
Primary_Dam_Type Earth
Nid_Height 210
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.