Gooseberry (lower) Dam (fs)
Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Sanpete |
| Nearest City | HELPER, UT |
| River/Stream | GOOSEBERRY CREEK |
| Coordinates | 39.71699, -111.29318 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 520 ft |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 820 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 820 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 52 acres |
| Drainage Area | 15 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,348 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | USDA FS |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 09/15/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |