Fish Creek Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Fish Creek in Wayne, Utah, is a privately owned irrigation dam completed in 1933 with a primary purpose of providing water for agricultural use.


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Summary

This rockfill dam stands at a hydraulic height of 26 feet and a structural height of 30 feet, with a length of 185 feet. It has a storage capacity of 384 acre-feet, with normal storage levels at 357 acre-feet, serving a drainage area of 0.7 square miles.

Managed by the Utah Division of Water Rights, Fish Creek Dam has a low hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition assessment. The dam has undergone inspections every five years, with the last inspection conducted in October 2016. Despite its age, the dam has not undergone any modifications over the years and does not have an Emergency Action Plan in place. With its location in the picturesque city of Fruita, Fish Creek Dam remains a vital resource for irrigation in the region.

Enthusiasts interested in water resource management and climate impact can appreciate the historical significance and functional importance of Fish Creek Dam. While the dam continues to support agricultural activities in the area, there are opportunities for further assessment and planning to ensure its long-term safety and sustainability. As a key infrastructure for water management in the region, Fish Creek Dam underscores the intricate balance between human needs and environmental conservation in a changing climate landscape.

Year Completed

1933

Dam Length

185

River Or Stream

FISH CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Rockfill

Hydraulic Height

26

Drainage Area

0.7

Nid Storage

384

Structural Height

30

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

30
       
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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.