Oak Creek (A.K.A. Upper Bowns)
Key Takeaway
Oak Creek (A.K.A. Upper Bowns) is classified as high hazard in Utah. It was completed in 1918 and is 108 years old. Its primary use is irrigation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Length | 457 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 915 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 68 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1918 (108 years old) |
| NID ID | UT00233 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
UTAH SANDY RANCH
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Oak Creek (A.K.A. Upper Bowns)?
Oak Creek (A.K.A. Upper Bowns) is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Oak Creek (A.K.A. Upper Bowns)?
Oak Creek (A.K.A. Upper Bowns) is owned by UTAH SANDY RANCH (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Oak Creek (A.K.A. Upper Bowns) built?
Oak Creek (A.K.A. Upper Bowns) was completed in 1918, making it 108 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 Oak Creek (A.K.A. Upper Bowns)?
Oak Creek (A.K.A. Upper Bowns) serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
When was Oak Creek (A.K.A. Upper Bowns) last inspected?
Oak Creek (A.K.A. Upper Bowns) was last inspected on July 12, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.