Overview
Starvation Dam is a zoned earthfill dam located three miles northwest of Duchesne, Utah on the
Strawberry River. Construction dates: 1967-1970.
Geology
Only one formation, the Unita, occurs in the damsite and reservoir area. A 1,800-foot thickness was measured near the area by Kay. It is mostly fluvial in origin at the damsite but becomes partially lacustrine within the upper areas of the reservoir. It is composed of interbedded variegated
General
| Project | CUP-Bonneville Unit |
| Longitude | -110.44418334960938 |
| Latitude | 40.18875731912906 |
| Watercourse | Strawberry River |
| Reservoir | Starvation Reservoir |
| Original Construction | 1970 |
Dimensions
| Crest Elevation | 5725.0 ft |
| Hydraulic Height (Normal Operating Depth at Dam) | 162.0 ft |
| Crest Length | 3070.0 ft |
| Top of Joint Use Pool (Elevation) | 5712.0 ft |
| Volume of Dam Construction Materials | 483,600 cu yds |
| Streambed at Dam Axis | 5563.0 ft |
| Structural Height | 200.3 ft |
| Top of Inactive Conservation Pool (Elevation) | 5624.8 ft |
| Top of Dead Storage Pool (Elevation) | 5595.0 ft |
Hydraulics & Hydrology
| Spillway Capacity at Elevation | 16,000 cfs at EL 5718.3 ft |
| Outlet Works Capacity at Elevation | 2,310 cfs at 5718.3 ft |
| Drainage Area | 1055 sq mi |
| Maximum Water Surface Elevation | 5718.3 ft |
| Auxiliary Spillway | No |
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