Road Creek Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Road Creek is a private irrigation dam located in Wayne, Utah, designed by Jones and Demille and completed in 2013.


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Summary

The dam, made of earth, stands at a hydraulic height of 43 feet and a structural height of 48 feet, with a storage capacity of 1475 acre-feet. Situated on Road Creek, the dam serves the primary purpose of irrigation, with a drainage area of 3.1 square miles. The Utah Division of Water Rights regulates and inspects the dam, ensuring its safety and compliance with state regulations.

Owned privately, Road Creek Dam has a low hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition assessment. The last inspection took place in June 2018, with a frequency of every 5 years. While an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) has not been prepared for the dam, there have been no reported incidents or emergencies thus far. The dam's location in a remote area of Utah adds to its low risk profile, but ongoing monitoring and maintenance are crucial to ensuring its continued safe operation for irrigation purposes in the region.

With a maximum storage capacity of 1475 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 1085 acre-feet, Road Creek Dam provides essential water resources for agricultural activities in the area. Managed by private owners and overseen by the Utah Division of Water Rights, the dam's construction and operation uphold state regulations for dam safety and inspection. As a vital component of the local water infrastructure, Road Creek Dam plays a crucial role in supporting irrigation needs and water resource management in Wayne County, Utah, contributing to the resilience of the region's agricultural sector amidst changing climate conditions.

Year Completed

2013

Dam Length

230

River Or Stream

Road Creek

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

43

Drainage Area

3.1

Nid Storage

1475

Structural Height

48

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

48
       
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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.