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Blue Creek is a privately owned dam located in Box Elder, Utah, with a primary purpose of irrigation. Built in 1904 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 40 feet and a structural height of 45 feet, with a length of 4600 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 3127 acre-feet, serving a drainage area of 84 square miles and with a maximum discharge of 350 cubic feet per second.
Managed by the Utah Division of Water Rights, Blue Creek is subject to state regulations, inspections, and enforcement to ensure its safety and compliance. Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, the dam is currently in fair condition as of the last inspection in May 2020. With its critical role in providing water for irrigation, Blue Creek serves as a vital resource for the surrounding area, highlighting the intersection of water resource management and climate resilience in the region.
Year_Completed | 1904 |
River_Or_Stream | BLUE CREEK |
Dam_Length | 4600 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Hydraulic_Height | 40 |
Drainage_Area | 84 |
Nid_Storage | 3127 |
Structural_Height | 45 |
Hazard_Potential | High |
Nid_Height | 45 |
PORTNEUF RIVER AT POCATELLO ID | 558cfs |
PORTNEUF RIVER AT TOPAZ ID | 266cfs |
ROCK CREEK NR AMERICAN FALLS ID | 4cfs |
MARSH CREEK NR MCCAMMON ID | 81cfs |
SAWMILL CREEK NR ARBON ID | 0cfs |
WEST FORK CREEK NR ARBON ID | 9cfs |
SNAKE RIVER AT NEELEY ID | 1000cfs |