East Canyon Dam

East Canyon Dam Quick Facts

Location: Morgan, Utah
Coordinates: 40.9204, -111.6009
River: East Canyon Creek River
Primary Purpose: Flood Risk Reduction
Type: Concrete Arch
Commissioned: 1965
Dam Height: 260 ft (79 m)
Dam Length: 436 ft (133 m)
Dam Capacity: 58,350 acre-ft (71,974 Ml)
Condition Assessment: Not Available
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East Canyon Dam Information

East Canyon Dam is a concrete arch dam located about 7 miles from Portersville, Morgan, Utah.

The dam, which is on the East Canyon Creek River, was primarily built for Flood Risk Reduction purposes, but also serves for Irrigation and Water Supply benefits.

The dam was designed by and commissioned in 1965 and is currently owned by US Bureau of Reclamation.

East Canyon Dam Structure

The East Canyon Dam is approximately 436 feet (133 m) long, 260 feet (79 m) high and has a structural volume of 35,716 cubic yards (27,307 cubic metres).

East Canyon Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 51,200 acre-ft (63,154 Ml) and maximum capacity of 58,350 acre-ft (71,974 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 684 acres (277 ha) and the total catchment area is 145 square miles (376 square kilometres).

East Canyon Dam Spillway

The dam has a 50 feet (15 m) wide uncontrolled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 6200 cubic feet per second (176 cubic metres per second).

East Canyon Dam Compared to Five Famous American Dams

Height (ft)
Length (Ft)
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
Drainage Area (sq miles)
 
East Canyon Dam
Morgan, Utah
Height (ft)
260
Length (Ft)
436
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
58,350
Drainage Area (sq miles)
145
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Height (ft)
730
Length (Ft)
1,244
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
30,237,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
167,800
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Height (ft)
550
Length (Ft)
5,673
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
9,562,0000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
74,100
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Height (ft)
357
Length (Ft)
1,208
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,411,500
Drainage Area (sq miles)
5,736
Oroville Dam
Butte County, California
Height (ft)
235
Length (Ft)
6,920
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,540,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
3,611
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft)
216
Length (Ft)
1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
108,355

East Canyon Dam Weather

Current Conditions at East Canyon Dam

Parameter Value
Current Time 20:57
Sunrise 07:03
Sunset 17:16
Temperature (°F) 30
Feels Like (°F) 24
Cloud Coverage (%) 13
Pressure (inHg) 1033
Humidity (%) 59
Wind Speed (mph) 5
Rain (mm) 0

7-Day Forecast for East Canyon Dam

Day Min Temp (°F) Max Temp (°F) Feels Like (°F) Pressure (inHg) Humidity (%) Wind Speed (mph) Wind Gust (mph) Wind Dir Precip Prob (%) Precip Volume (mm) Weather
Today 18 35 27 1025 49 8 11 NNE 0 - few clouds
Thu 17 40 37 1026 35 5 6 ESE 0 - clear sky
Fri 24 44 39 1021 43 4 4 W 0 - clear sky
Sat 28 50 47 1016 40 5 5 SE 0 - clear sky
Sun 34 57 50 1014 34 6 13 SW 0 - scattered clouds
Mon 36 58 48 1013 30 6 12 SSE 0 - broken clouds
Tue 28 45 29 1011 86 12 24 W 100 - snow
Wed 16 33 32 1031 88 6 7 SE 100 - snow

East Canyon Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the East Canyon Dam?

East Canyon Dam is in Utah.

In which county is the East Canyon Dam?

East Canyon Dam is in Morgan County.

How high is the East Canyon Dam?

East Canyon Dam is 260 feet high.

How long is the East Canyon Dam?

East Canyon Dam is 436 feet long.

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Condition Assessment Classification

Satisfactory

No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.

Fair

No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum

Poor

A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.

Unsatisfactory

A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.

Not Rated

The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.

Not Available

Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High

Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.

Significant

Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.

Low

Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner’s property.

Undetermined

Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.

Not Available

Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

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