Deer Valley Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Deer Valley, located in Heber City, Utah, is a privately owned irrigation dam on Lake Creek that was completed in 1888 by the USDA NRCS.


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Summary

The dam has a hydraulic height of 22 feet and a structural height of 26 feet, with a length of 566 feet. It provides a storage capacity of 184 acre-feet, with normal storage levels at 138 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Utah Division of Water Rights and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safety and functionality.

Despite its age, Deer Valley dam is considered to be in fair condition with a high hazard potential. The dam is primarily used for irrigation purposes and serves the surrounding area in Wasatch County. The dam has not been significantly modified in recent years, and its last inspection in October 2020 showed that it meets regulatory guidelines. With its historical significance and importance for water resource management in the region, Deer Valley dam remains a vital piece of infrastructure that continues to play a key role in supporting agriculture and water supply in the area.

Year Completed

1888

Dam Length

566

River Or Stream

LAKE CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

22

Drainage Area

3

Nid Storage

184

Structural Height

26

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

26
       
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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.