Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Updating Deer Creek Dam’s aging infrastructure has been several years and nearly $100 million in the making. The dam, which was finished in 1941, helps supply water to more than 1.5 million Utahns along the Wasatch Front.
Design of the project began in 2019. Construction started in 2023 and relied on specialized divers.
Jeff Budge is the general manager of the Provo River Water Users Association, which manages the water supply for many northern Utah communities. He said he’s proud to have completed the project without draining Deer Creek Reservoir – especially since 100% of Utah is in drought.
Updating Deer Creek Dam’s aging infrastructure has been several years and nearly $100 million in the making. The dam, which was finished in 1941, helps supply water to more than 1.5 million Utahns along the Wasatch Front.
Design of the project began in 2019. Construction started in 2023 and relied on specialized divers.
Jeff Budge is the general manager of the Provo River Water Users Association, which manages the water supply for many northern Utah communities. He said he’s proud to have completed the project without draining Deer Creek Reservoir – especially since 100% of Utah is in drought.
