The Deer Creek Dam and Reservoir

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, United States, about northeast of Provo. The dam is a zoned earthfill structure high with a crest length of . The dam contains 2,810,000 cubic yards (2,150,000 m³) of material and forms a

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of capacity. Construction began in May 1938 and was completed in 1941. The reservoir supplies water for agricultural, municipal, and industrial use. Recreational activities on and around the reservoir include

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. The Deer Creek Dam is the key structure of the ''Provo River Project'' managed by the U.S.

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. Deer Creek Reservoir is the main feature of Deer Creek State Park. Deer Creek is home to several fish species, including Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Yellow Perch, Walleye and Common Carp.

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"Provo River Project"
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