SUMMIT CREEK NO. 1 - UT30025-3366
Dam Name: SUMMIT CREEK NO. 1
State: UT
Downstream Hazard Potential: L
Incident Type: Non-Failure
Incident Date: 04/29/2019
Incident Driver: Seepage/Internal Erosion
Incident Mechanism 1: Excessive/Increased Seepage
Incident Mechanism 2Abutment Failure
Incident Mechanism 3
Incident IDUT30025-3366
Incident DescriptionFlood control dam filled during high spring runoff. Excessive seepage and internal erosion from right abutment.
Named Hydrologic Event
EAP Enacted (Y/N) due to IncidentNo
Fatalities (Number)0
Number of People Evacuated0
Number of Habitable Structures Evacuated0
Number of Habitable Structures Flooded0
Other Infrastructure Impacts
Economic Damages (in $)Unknown
ResponseCommunity officals responsive during incident. Provided pumps to lower reservoir. Owner lowered spillway followng the event.
Volume released at failure (ac-ft)
Additional Remarks or UpdatesA site inspection report to document observations was prepared. An investigation report was not prepared.
Owner TypeP
Dam TypeRE
Primary Purpose(s)C
EAPNR
Dam Height23 ft
Max Storage (ac-ft)137.00
Surface Area (acres)0.00
Year Completed1913
NID NumberUT30025
River Name
Latitude39.9757
Longitude-111.813
Year Modified
Regulatory Agency(ies)UTAH DIVISION OF WATER RIGHTS
Incident Time
Incident Duration2 days
Incident Report ProducedYes
Information SourcesUT Dam Safety
