Flake Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Flake is a privately owned earth dam located in Garfield County, Utah, specifically in the city of Farms.


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Summary

Built in 1984, this structure stands at a height of 13 feet, with a hydraulic height of 9 feet and a length of 1100 feet. It has a storage capacity of 50 acre-feet and serves as a critical offstream reservoir along Boulder Creek. The dam is regulated by the Utah Division of Water Rights, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations.

Despite its low hazard potential, Flake has not been rated for its condition assessment. The last inspection was conducted in October 2020, with a scheduled frequency of every 5 years. Emergency action plans, risk assessments, and inundation maps are currently not available for this dam. The primary purpose of Flake and its associated structures, if any, remains unspecified. Located within the jurisdiction of the state of Utah, this dam plays a crucial role in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region, highlighting the importance of monitoring and maintaining its integrity for the protection of downstream communities and ecosystems.

Year Completed

1984

Dam Length

1100

River Or Stream

BOULDER CREEK - OFFSTREAM

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

9

Drainage Area

999

Nid Storage

50

Structural Height

13

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

13
       
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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.