Desert Lake - Fawn Lake

WASHES AND FEEDER CANAL· Emery, Utah· Built 1965· Earth·
Low Hazard State Government

Key Takeaway

Desert Lake - Fawn Lake is classified as low hazard in Utah. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Length1,355 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Normal Storage248 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)
NID IDUT00568

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: April 30, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Utah Division of Water Rights

Ownership

DIVISION OF WILDLIFE RESOURCES

State Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Desert Lake - Fawn Lake?

Desert Lake - Fawn Lake is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Desert Lake - Fawn Lake?

Desert Lake - Fawn Lake is owned by DIVISION OF WILDLIFE RESOURCES (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Desert Lake - Fawn Lake built?

Desert Lake - Fawn Lake was completed in 1965, making it 61 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

When was Desert Lake - Fawn Lake last inspected?

Desert Lake - Fawn Lake was last inspected on April 30, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.