Oak Creek (a.k.a. Upper Bowns)

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateUtah
CountyGarfield
Nearest CityHANKSVILLE
River/StreamOAK CREEK
Coordinates38.07684, -111.36906

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height45 ft
Dam Length457 ft
Year Completed1918 (108 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,000 acre-ft
Max Storage1,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage915 acre-ft
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge68 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerUTAH SANDY RANCH
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection07/12/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDUT00233
Federal IDUT00233
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

East Fork Diversion 5.2 mi Low Bowns (lower) 5.7 mi Significant Fish Creek 7.0 mi Low Beaver Dam (fish Creek Lower) 7.1 mi Low Garkane Energy- After Bay Pond 7.4 mi Significant Spectacle Lake 7.5 mi Significant Left Hand Fork Of Donkey Creek 10.5 mi Low Donkey 10.8 mi Low Shurtliff-behunin 11.5 mi Low Flake 11.8 mi Low