Currant Creek
CURRENT CREEK·
Wasatch, Utah·
Built 1975·
Earth·
177 ft tall
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 177 ft (taller than 82.4% in UT) |
| Dam Length | 1,600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 17.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15.7K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 300 acres |
| Drainage Area | 47 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 850 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | UT10149 |
Safety Information
High Hazard
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails
Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: November 16, 2020
State Regulated: No
Ownership
RECLAMATION
Federal Government
Nearby Dams
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Currant Creek?
Currant Creek is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Who owns Currant Creek?
Currant Creek is owned by RECLAMATION (Federal Government).
When was Currant Creek last inspected?
Currant Creek was last inspected on November 16, 2020.
When was Currant Creek built?
Currant Creek was completed in 1975, making it 51 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.