Arthur V. Watkins Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateUtah
CountyBox Elder
Nearest CityFAR WEST AND PLAIN C
River/StreamBEAR RIVER OFFSTREAM
Coordinates41.35570, -112.07780

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height38 ft
Dam Length76,665 ft
Year Completed1964 (62 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage223,000 acre-ft
Max Storage223,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage215,500 acre-ft
Surface Area9,950 acres
Drainage Area16 sq mi
Max Discharge1,121 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection06/13/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDUT10112
Federal IDUT10112
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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