Rockport Reservoir facts for kids
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 Rockport Reservoir
Location in Utah
Rockport Reservoir
Location in the United States
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| Location | Summit County, Utah, United States |
| Coordinates | 40°47′24″N 111°24′15″W / 40.79000°N 111.40417°W |
| Type | reservoir |
| Primary inflows | Weber River |
| Primary outflows | Weber River |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 1,080 acres (440 ha) |
| Water volume | 2.4 square miles (6.2 km2) |
| Surface elevation | 5,955 feet (1,815 m) |
Rockport Reservoir, also called Wanship Reservoir, is a reservoir in Summit County, Utah, United States.
Reservoir
Rockport Reservoir is just south of the town of Wanship on Utah State Route 32. It is an impoundment on the Weber River, created by Wanship Dam.
The reservoir was named for the former town of Rockport, which it completely submerged in the 1950s.
Wanship Dam
Wanship Dam is a 175 feet (53 m) high embankment dam. It has a crest length of 2,015 feet (614 m). It was built as part of the Weber Basin project between 1954 and 1957.
State Park
Rockport State Park is a 550-acre (2.2 km2) state park. The park is used for fishing, waterskiing, swimming, and boating on Rockport Reservoir. There are eight campgrounds, featuring a total of 36 RV sites, and 86 tent sites. A cross-country skiing trail is available during the winter.
