Huntington Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Huntington is a private-owned dam located in Sanpete, Utah, designed for irrigation purposes along the Spring Creek.


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Summary

Completed in 1949, this earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 50 feet and a structural height of 55 feet, with a length of 1600 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 6400 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 5616 acre-feet, serving as a crucial water resource for the surrounding area.

Managed and regulated by the Utah Division of Water Rights, Huntington Dam is subject to state jurisdiction and inspection, ensuring its safety and compliance with regulations. Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, the dam's condition is assessed as satisfactory, with the last inspection conducted in July 2020. The dam plays a vital role in providing water for irrigation purposes in the region, highlighting its importance in water resource management and climate resilience efforts.

With its strategic location and significant storage capacity, Huntington Dam serves as a key infrastructure for water management in the area, mitigating the impacts of droughts and ensuring a stable water supply for agricultural activities. The dam's role in irrigation underscores the importance of proper maintenance and regulation to safeguard against potential risks and ensure its continued functionality. As a vital component of the water resource system in Sanpete, Utah, Huntington Dam stands as a testament to the intersection of water management, climate adaptation, and sustainable agriculture practices in the region.

Year Completed

1949

Dam Length

1600

River Or Stream

SPRING CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

50

Drainage Area

4

Nid Storage

6400

Structural Height

55

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

55
       
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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.