Causey
SOUTH FORK OGDEN RIVER·
Weber, Utah·
Built 1966·
Earth·
218 ft tall
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 218 ft (taller than 88.2% in UT) |
| Dam Length | 845 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 8.7K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 7.9K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 136 acres |
| Drainage Area | 81 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 790 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1999 |
| NID ID | UT10116 |
Safety Information
High Hazard
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails
Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: April 29, 2020
State Regulated: No
Ownership
RECLAMATION
Federal Government
Nearby Dams
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Causey?
Causey is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Who owns Causey?
Causey is owned by RECLAMATION (Federal Government).
When was Causey last inspected?
Causey was last inspected on April 29, 2020.
When was Causey built?
Causey was completed in 1966, making it 60 years old.
Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.