Pacificorp - Electric Lake Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Pacificorp - Electric Lake is a privately owned water supply dam located on Huntington Creek in Emery County, Utah.


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Summary

With a hydraulic height of 217 feet and a structural height of 229 feet, this earth dam was completed in 1974 and has a maximum storage capacity of 35,500 acre-feet. The dam serves the primary purpose of water supply and is regulated by the Utah Division of Water Rights.

Despite its high hazard potential, Pacificorp - Electric Lake is currently in satisfactory condition, as per the last inspection in August 2020. The dam has not been modified since its completion and has a drainage area of 30 square miles. With a normal storage capacity of 31,500 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in providing water resources to the surrounding area.

Situated in the picturesque city of Huntington, Utah, Pacificorp - Electric Lake stands as a vital infrastructure for water supply in the region. With its efficient operation and state regulation, this dam ensures a reliable water source for the community while also managing the risk associated with its high hazard potential.

Year Completed

1974

Dam Length

920

River Or Stream

HUNTINGTON CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

217

Drainage Area

30

Nid Storage

35500

Structural Height

229

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

229
       
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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.