Logan First Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Logan First Dam, located in Cache, Utah, along the Logan River, was completed in 1914 and serves as a vital hydroelectric structure for the region.


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Summary

Owned by the local government, this buttress-type dam stands at a structural height of 30 feet and has a hydraulic height of 22 feet. With a normal storage capacity of 70 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 140 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area.

Maintained and regulated by the Utah Division of Water Rights, Logan First Dam has a high hazard potential but is currently assessed to be in satisfactory condition. The dam undergoes regular inspections, with the last one conducted in May 2020. While it does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place, the structure meets regulatory guidelines and serves as a key component in the region's water management infrastructure. With its rich history and continued importance in water resource management, Logan First Dam remains a significant asset for the community and a symbol of sustainable hydroelectric power generation.

As a key feature along the Logan River, Logan First Dam contributes to the efficient utilization of the river's resources while also providing critical hydroelectric power for the area. With its impressive design and functionality, the dam stands as a testament to the engineering ingenuity of its time. The local government's ownership and the Utah Division of Water Rights' oversight ensure that the dam continues to operate safely and effectively, playing a crucial role in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in Cache, Utah.

Year Completed

1914

Dam Length

216

River Or Stream

LOGAN RIVER

Primary Dam Type

Buttress

Hydraulic Height

22

Drainage Area

226

Nid Storage

140

Structural Height

30

Hazard Potential

High

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.