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FARNSWORTH RESERVOIR DAM

RESERVOIR LEVELS
Soil Dam Tr-Gooseberry Creek
March 31, 2025


18°F

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23°F

Tuesday

21mph

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49%

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Farnsworth Reservoir Dam, located in Salina, Utah, is a significant water resource managed by the Forest Service for recreation purposes. Completed in 1885, this earth dam stands at a height of 15 feet with a hydraulic height of 12 feet, providing a storage capacity of 288 acre-feet. The dam, situated on TR-Gooseberry Creek, serves as a fish and wildlife pond and offers recreational opportunities for visitors.

With a spillway type categorized as uncontrolled and a hazard potential deemed significant, Farnsworth Reservoir Dam underwent structural modifications in 1989 to enhance its safety measures. Despite this, the condition assessment in 2016 reported the dam's condition as satisfactory, reassuring the public of its stability. The risk assessment for the dam indicates a moderate level of risk, prompting ongoing monitoring and management measures to ensure its continued functionality and safety. Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the historical significance and ecological value of Farnsworth Reservoir Dam in contributing to the local environment and recreational landscape.

Years_Modified 1989 - Structural
Year_Completed 1885
Dam_Height 15
River_Or_Stream TR-GOOSEBERRY CREEK
Dam_Length 460
Primary_Dam_Type Earth
Surface_Area 20
Hydraulic_Height 12
Nid_Storage 288
Structural_Height 15
Outlet_Gates Uncontrolled
Hazard_Potential Significant
Foundations Soil
Nid_Height 15
       



       

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