Foy

SPRING· San Juan, Utah· Built 1960· Earth·
Low Hazard Recreation State Government

Key Takeaway

Foy is classified as low hazard in Utah. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Length650 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage50 acre-ft
Normal Storage25 acre-ft
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)
NID IDUT00029

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: October 19, 2002
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Utah Division of Water Rights

Ownership

DIV WILDLIFE RESOURCES

State Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Foy?

Foy 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 Foy?

Foy is owned by DIV WILDLIFE RESOURCES (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Foy built?

Foy was completed in 1960, making it 66 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Foy?

Foy serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

When was Foy last inspected?

Foy was last inspected on October 19, 2002. 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.