502-foot Bureau of Reclamation thin-arch dam on the Green River (completed 1964) that created Flaming Gorge Reservoir as part of the Colorado River Storage Project. US-191 crosses the crest; overlooks and a dam visitor center near Dutch John interpret power production, river history, and John Wesley Powell’s naming of Flaming Gorge upstream.
Field facts
| Region | Daggett County, UT |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 40.9144, -109.4214 |
| Managed | USBR + Flaming Gorge NRA (USFS) |
| Height | 502 ft thin-arch concrete |
| Completed | 1964 (CRSP) |
| Nearby | Dutch John / Red Canyon / Sheep Creek |
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- CampgroundARCH DAM CAMPGROUND0.9 km away
- CampgroundMUSTANG RIDGE CAMPGROUND2 km away
- CampgroundDEER RUN CAMPGROUND2 km away
- CampgroundDUTCH JOHN DRAW CAMPGROUND2.2 km away
- CampgroundCEDAR SPRINGS CAMPGROUND2.5 km away
- CampgroundFIREFIGHTERS CAMPGROUND3.7 km away
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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