Upper Stillwater

ROCK CREEK· Duchesne, Utah· Built 1986· Concrete· 285 ft tall
High Hazard Irrigation Recreation Water Supply Federal Government

Physical Details

Dam Height 285 ft (taller than 94.1% in UT)
Dam Length2,660 ft
Dam TypeConcrete
Max Storage35.3K acre-ft
Normal Storage33.1K acre-ft
Surface Area329 acres
Drainage Area102 sq mi
Max Discharge75,000 cfs
Year Completed1986 (40 years old)
NID IDUT00608

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: August 19, 2020
State Regulated: No

Ownership

RECLAMATION

Federal Government

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Upper Stillwater?

Upper Stillwater is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

Who owns Upper Stillwater?

Upper Stillwater is owned by RECLAMATION (Federal Government).

When was Upper Stillwater last inspected?

Upper Stillwater was last inspected on August 19, 2020.

When was Upper Stillwater built?

Upper Stillwater was completed in 1986, making it 40 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.