Navajo Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Located in Kane, Utah, Navajo Lake Dam stands as a testament to early 20th-century engineering, completed in 1933 to harness the waters of Navajo Lake Springs.


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Summary

This private-owned Earth dam reaches a hydraulic height of 12 feet and a structural height of 15 feet, standing strong at a length of 2,211 feet. With a storage capacity of 4,600 acre-feet, the dam serves various purposes, although specifics are not provided in the data.

Managed by the Utah Division of Water Rights and regulated by the state, Navajo Lake Dam boasts a low hazard potential and a condition assessment that remains unrated. With a last inspection date in 2013, the dam's integrity is upheld by regular inspections with an interval of five years. While emergency action plans and risk assessments are not detailed in the data, Navajo Lake Dam continues to play a vital role in water resource management in the region, safeguarding against potential risks and ensuring efficient water storage and distribution for the surrounding communities.

Despite its age, Navajo Lake Dam stands as a crucial infrastructure for water resource management in Utah. With its historical significance and continued operational efficacy, the dam serves as a reminder of the intersection between human ingenuity and environmental stewardship. As climate change impacts water availability and quality, structures like Navajo Lake Dam will play a pivotal role in mitigating risks and ensuring sustainable water management practices for future generations of water resource and climate enthusiasts.

Year Completed

1933

Dam Length

2211

River Or Stream

NAVAJO LAKE SPRINGS

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

12

Drainage Area

6

Nid Storage

4600

Structural Height

15

Hazard Potential

Low

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.