Soldier Creek Dam

Soldier Creek Dam is an earth-and-rock embankment dam built across the Strawberry River in the Uinta National Forest. The structure rises prominently from the valley floor and creates a large reservoir used for irrigation and power generation throughout the region.

The Bureau of Reclamation completed this dam in 1974, replacing an earlier structure dating to 1913. This replacement greatly increased water storage capacity for the entire Utah Valley region.

The dam is part of a regional water management system that has supported farming across Utah for generations. Visitors can observe how this structure shapes the landscape and its role in local water distribution.

The area around the dam is best explored on foot from accessible viewpoints, which offer views of the reservoir and surrounding landscape. Visitors should expect changing weather conditions at this elevation and dress accordingly.

The dam was built using a special blend of earth and rock materials that was innovative for its time. This construction method allowed engineers to create an especially tall structure that remains dependable today.

Location: Wasatch County

Inception: 1974

GPS coordinates: 40.13670,-111.02700

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:06