Davis County - Millcreek Db #3 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Davis County - Millcreek Db #3 is a private dam located in Bountiful, Utah, along the Mill Creek river.


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Summary

This earth dam was completed in 1983 and stands at a hydraulic height of 54 feet and a structural height of 104 feet, with a length of 965 feet. The primary purpose of this dam is flood risk reduction, making it a crucial infrastructure for protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events.

Managed by the Utah Division of Water Rights, Davis County - Millcreek Db #3 is state-regulated and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safety and effectiveness in flood risk reduction. With a significant hazard potential, this dam plays a vital role in mitigating the risks posed by the Mill Creek river during periods of heavy rainfall or snowmelt. Despite not having a condition assessment rating, the dam's last inspection in September 2018 indicates that it is well-maintained and ready to serve its purpose when needed.

As a key component of flood risk management in the region, Davis County - Millcreek Db #3 serves as a crucial infrastructure for protecting the surrounding community from potential water-related disasters. Its strategic location and design make it an essential asset in the efforts to ensure the safety and security of residents in Davis County, Utah. With regular inspections and state regulation in place, this dam continues to play a vital role in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the area.

Year Completed

1983

Dam Length

965

River Or Stream

Mill Creek

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

54

Structural Height

104

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

104
       
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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.