Cutler Reservoir, Reservoir in Utah, United States

Cutler Reservoir is a large body of water located in Cache County, Utah, between the towns of Newton and Benson. The water stretches across an open landscape with gentle shorelines lined by grassland and scattered trees, making it home to fish species including bass, catfish, crappie, bluegill, and trout.

Cutler Dam, a concrete gravity-arch structure on the Bear River, was completed in 1927 in easternmost Box Elder County; the reservoir it impounds lies almost entirely in Cache County. The dam supports a hydroelectric plant able to generate 30 MW, and the reservoir also serves irrigation, flood control and water supply.

The reservoir and its adjacent swamps are listed as an important bird area by the National Audubon Society. Species seen there include hawks, falcons, eagles and osprey; pelicans, great blue heron and ibis; several kinds of owl; and ducks, geese and swans. The Island lies within the reservoir.

The reservoir has straightforward access with parking areas near the water and walking paths along the shore for easy exploration. Visitors should bring their own water and supplies since facilities are minimal, and fishing regulations are in place to protect fish populations.

The reservoir and its adjacent swamps are listed as an Important Bird Area by the National Audubon Society. Hawks, falcons, eagles, osprey, pelicans, great blue herons, ibis, several owl species, and ducks, geese and swans have been recorded around the water.