Gooseberry (Lower) Dam (Fs)
Key Takeaway
Gooseberry (Lower) Dam (Fs) is classified as significant hazard in Utah. It was completed in 1937 and is 89 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 26.5% in UT) |
| Dam Length | 520 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 820 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 52 acres |
| Drainage Area | 15 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,348 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
| NID ID | UT10142 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
USDA FS
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Gooseberry (Lower) Dam (Fs)?
Gooseberry (Lower) Dam (Fs) is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Gooseberry (Lower) Dam (Fs)?
Gooseberry (Lower) Dam (Fs) is owned by USDA FS (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Gooseberry (Lower) Dam (Fs) built?
Gooseberry (Lower) Dam (Fs) was completed in 1937, making it 89 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 Gooseberry (Lower) Dam (Fs)?
Gooseberry (Lower) Dam (Fs) serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Gooseberry (Lower) Dam (Fs)?
Gooseberry (Lower) Dam (Fs) has a dam height of 23 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Gooseberry (Lower) Dam (Fs) last inspected?
Gooseberry (Lower) Dam (Fs) was last inspected on September 15, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.