| Scofield Reservoir | |
|---|---|
 Scofield Reservoir and dam | |
  Scofield Reservoir  Scofield Reservoir | |
| Location | Carbon County, Utah, United States |
| Coordinates | 39°47′13″N 111°07′12″W / 39.78694°N 111.12000°W |
| Type | reservoir |
| Primary inflows | Price River |
| Primary outflows | Price River |
| Catchment area | 4,350,000 acres (17,600 km2) |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Max. length | 4.9 mi (7.9 km) |
| Max. width | 2.1 mi (3.3 km) |
| Surface area | 2,815 acres (11.39 km2) |
| Average depth | 26 ft (7.9 m) |
| Max. depth | 66 ft (20.1 m) |
| Water volume | 73,600 acre⋅ft (90,800,000 m3) |
| Shore length1 | 15.5 mi (24.9 km) |
| Surface elevation | 7,618 ft (2,321 m) |
| Islands | 1 |
| Settlements | Scofield, Utah |
| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | |
Scofield Reservoir is a 2,815-acre (11.39 km2) reservoir impounded by Scofield Dam, in Carbon County, Utah. Located on the Price River, a tributary of the Green River, Scofield Reservoir is adjacent to the northernmost boundary of the Manti–La Sal National Forest. The reservoir sits at an elevation of 7,618 feet (2,322 m), on the northern edge of the Wasatch Plateau. Utah State Route 96 runs along the eastern shoreline.
After initial attempts to complete a permanent dam on the Price River, the Scofield project was initiated by the US Bureau of Reclamation. The Scofield project eventually irrigated area lands originally to be served by Mammoth Dam, and later by the defunct Gooseberry project. The present-day dam was completed in 1946.[1] Besides providing flood protection due to variable stream flow, the reservoir is an important source of water for municipal and industrial sources. It is also a popular fishing and outdoor recreation spot for nearby communities.