Beaver Meadow Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 4, 2025

Beaver Meadow is a private water resource located in Summit, Utah, with a primary purpose of irrigation.


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Summary

This earth dam, completed in 1949, stands at a structural height of 45 feet and holds a maximum storage capacity of 3,094 acre-feet. The dam, situated on Lost Creek, spans 935 feet and has a hydraulic height of 37 feet, making it a significant structure in the region.

Managed by the Utah Division of Water Rights, Beaver Meadow is subject to state regulations, permitting, inspection, and enforcement. With a hazard potential rated as significant, the dam undergoes inspections every two years to ensure its continued safety and functionality. While the condition assessment is currently not rated, the structure remains a vital component for irrigation in the area, providing water storage for agricultural needs.

The dam's location in Burnt Fork, Wyoming, and its association with the Omaha District of the USACE highlight its importance in water resource management. With a history dating back to the mid-20th century, Beaver Meadow serves as a key infrastructure for water supply and regulation in the region, showcasing the intersection of human intervention and natural resource conservation in the face of changing climate patterns.

Year Completed

1949

Dam Length

935

River Or Stream

LOST CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

37

Drainage Area

7.9

Nid Storage

3094

Structural Height

45

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

45
       
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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.
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