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Red Creek in Duchesne, Utah, is a privately owned water resource managed by the USDA NRCS with state regulation and inspection by the Utah Division of Water Rights. The dam on Red Creek, completed in 1960, serves primarily for irrigation purposes, with a hydraulic height of 100 feet and a structural height of 107 feet. The dam has a maximum storage capacity of 6,565 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 5,720 acre-feet, providing water for agricultural needs in the region.
Located in Fruitland, Utah, the Red Creek dam poses a high hazard potential but has been assessed as satisfactory in condition as of November 2015. The dam's spillway width is 20 feet, and it has a drainage area of 22 square miles. The last inspection took place in October 2020, with a regular inspection frequency of once per year. With the dam's vital role in providing irrigation water, its structural integrity and maintenance are crucial for sustainable water resource management in the Duchesne area, making it a significant site for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor and study.
Year_Completed | 1960 |
River_Or_Stream | RED CREEK |
Dam_Length | 1750 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Hydraulic_Height | 100 |
Drainage_Area | 22 |
Nid_Storage | 6565 |
Structural_Height | 107 |
Hazard_Potential | High |
Nid_Height | 107 |
DIAMOND FORK ABOVE RED HOLLOW | 50cfs |
FISH CREEK ABOVE RESERVOIR | 8cfs |
SPANISH FORK AT CASTILLA | 138cfs |
DUCHESNE RIVER NEAR TABIONA | 87cfs |
EPHRAIM TUNNEL NEAR EPHRAIM | 0cfs |