Echo
WEBER RIVER·
Summit, Utah·
Built 1930·
Earth·
158 ft tall
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 158 ft (taller than 76.5% in UT) |
| Dam Length | 1,887 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 73.9K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 73.9K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,455 acres |
| Drainage Area | 836 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 15,000 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
| NID ID | UT10120 |
Safety Information
High Hazard
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails
Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: July 7, 2020
State Regulated: No
Ownership
RECLAMATION
Federal Government
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Low HazardFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Echo?
Echo is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Who owns Echo?
Echo is owned by RECLAMATION (Federal Government).
When was Echo last inspected?
Echo was last inspected on July 7, 2020.
When was Echo built?
Echo was completed in 1930, making it 96 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.