Red Fleet Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Red Fleet, also known as Tyzack, is a federally owned dam located in Uintah, Utah.


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Summary

Built in 1979 by the Bureau of Reclamation, this earth dam stands at a height of 161 feet, with a hydraulic height of 139 feet and a structural height of 161 feet. The primary purpose of Red Fleet is to serve as a Fish and Wildlife Pond, with additional purposes including irrigation, recreation, and water supply.

With a maximum storage capacity of 33,600 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 26,000 acre-feet, Red Fleet covers a surface area of 521 acres and has a drainage area of 83 square miles. The dam is situated on Big Brush Creek and has a spillway width of 32 feet. Despite having a high hazard potential, the condition assessment of Red Fleet is currently marked as "Not Available".

Overall, Red Fleet is a crucial water resource infrastructure that plays a vital role in supporting fish and wildlife conservation efforts, irrigation needs, recreational activities, and water supply in the region. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the maintenance and monitoring of dams like Red Fleet become increasingly important to ensure their safe and efficient operation for the benefit of both the environment and local communities.

Year Completed

1979

Dam Length

1670

Dam Height

161

River Or Stream

BIG BRUSH CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

521

Hydraulic Height

139

Drainage Area

83

Nid Storage

33600

Structural Height

161

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Rock

Nid Height

161
       
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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.