Peterson Creek -Left Fork (Bohman Dam) Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Located in Morgan, Utah, the Peterson Creek -Left Fork (Bohman Dam) is a privately owned earth dam that is regulated by the Utah Division of Water Rights.


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Summary

This dam, with a structural height of 8 feet and a hydraulic height of 4 feet, serves the primary purpose of water storage with a capacity of 27 acre-feet. The dam, situated on the Left Hand Fork Peterson Creek, plays a significant role in managing water resources in the area.

With a length of 440 feet, the Peterson Creek -Left Fork (Bohman Dam) poses a significant hazard potential and undergoes inspections every two years to ensure its safety and integrity. While the condition assessment is currently listed as 'Not Rated', the dam's emergency action plan status, risk assessment, and management measures are not provided in the available data. In the event of an emergency, the dam's emergency contacts and inundation maps preparedness are crucial for effective response and risk mitigation.

Managed by a private entity, this dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region. As climate change impacts water availability, the maintenance and safety of dams like the Peterson Creek -Left Fork (Bohman Dam) are essential for ensuring water security and resilience in the face of changing climatic conditions.

Dam Length

440

River Or Stream

LEFT HAND FORK PETERSON CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

4

Nid Storage

27

Structural Height

8

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

8
       
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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.