Box Elder County- Holmes Canyon D.B. Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Located in Box Elder County, Utah, the Holmes Canyon Dam is a vital structure managed by the local government for flood risk reduction along the Holmes Canyon river.


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Summary

Completed in 1985, this earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 12 feet and a structural height of 15 feet, with a length of 360 feet. The dam is regulated by the Utah Division of Water Rights, ensuring proper inspection, enforcement, and permitting to safeguard the surrounding area.

With a significant hazard potential, the Holmes Canyon Dam plays a crucial role in protecting the city of Willard and its residents from potential flooding events. Despite not being rated for its condition assessment, the dam is subject to regular inspections every three years, with the last inspection conducted in May 2018. While the dam does not have a current Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place, it remains a critical infrastructure for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor and support for the safety of the community and environment.

Year Completed

1985

Dam Length

360

River Or Stream

HOLMES CANYON

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

12

Drainage Area

1

Structural Height

15

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

15
       
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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.