YEAR OVER YEAR
SUMMARY
| Storage 24hr Change | -19.02% |
| Percent of Normal | 95% |
| Minimum |
138 acre-ft
2003-10-01 |
| Maximum |
2,448.2 acre-ft
2014-06-24 |
| Average | 1,087 acre-ft |
| Dam_Height | 44 |
| Hydraulic_Height | 37 |
| Drainage_Area | 3 |
| Year_Completed | 1910 |
| Nid_Storage | 2705 |
| Structural_Height | 43 |
| Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
| River_Or_Stream | UPPER PROVO RIVER |
| Dam_Length | 775 |
| Hazard_Potential | High |
| Nid_Height | 44 |
Washington Lake, located in Summit County, Utah, is a Federal-owned reservoir primarily used for irrigation purposes. The dam, completed in 1910, stands at a height of 44 feet and has a hydraulic height of 37 feet, with a storage capacity of 2705 acre-feet. The lake is situated along the Upper Provo River, with a spillway width of 20 feet and a maximum discharge of 97 cubic feet per second. Despite its high hazard potential, the condition assessment of the dam is currently not available.
Managed by the Bureau of Reclamation, Washington Lake poses a moderate risk with a hazard potential rating of 3. The reservoir does not have state regulation or inspection, and it is not under state jurisdiction. With a history dating back over a century, Washington Lake serves as a vital water resource for the surrounding area, highlighting the intersection of water management and climate considerations in the region. It remains a key feature in the landscape of Woodland, Utah, supporting agricultural activities and contributing to the local ecosystem.
