Arthur V. Watkins Dam

Utah — Box Elder County — BEAR RIVER OFFSTREAM

Location

StateUtah
CountyBox Elder
RiverBEAR RIVER OFFSTREAM
Coordinates41.35570, -112.07780

Physical Characteristics

NID Height38 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length76,665 ft
NID Storage223,000 acre-ft
Max Storage223,000 acre-ft
Surface Area9,950 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJune 13, 2023
Inspection Frequency4

Dam Information

Year Completed1964
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION
Other NameWillard Bay Reservoir

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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