Water Depth
A high reservoir jump needs current depth confirmation because water levels can move significantly.
HIGH JUMP / DEPTH CHECK NEEDED*
Alert details for this jump spot
Echo Dam is a freshwater reservoir jump spot near Coalville, Utah. The reported height is up to about 90 ft, but access and landing conditions must be verified on site.
HIGH JUMP / DEPTH CHECK NEEDED: confirm legal access, depth, landing clearance, and a safe exit before treating Echo Dam as jumpable.
Overview
Jumping at Echo Dam: At a Glance
Echo Dam is a reservoir and dam-area jump spot with very high reported ledges. Treat this page as a planning overview, then verify access, water level, landing depth, and exits at the spot before considering a jump.
Quick Answer
Echo Dam is a freshwater reservoir jump spot near Coalville, Utah. The reported height is up to about 90 ft, but access and landing conditions must be verified on site.
Key Takeaway
HIGH JUMP / DEPTH CHECK NEEDED: confirm legal access, depth, landing clearance, and a safe exit before treating Echo Dam as jumpable.
Quick Answer
Echo Dam is a freshwater reservoir jump spot near Coalville, Utah. The reported height is up to about 90 ft, but access and landing conditions must be verified on site.
Key Takeaway
HIGH JUMP / DEPTH CHECK NEEDED: confirm legal access, depth, landing clearance, and a safe exit before treating Echo Dam as jumpable.
Conditions and planning notes
Important Info for Cliff Diving at Echo Dam
Access
Check reservoir rules, dam-area restrictions, parking, and highway access before approaching the water.
Approach
Scout from legal viewpoints, stay away from highway crossings, and watch for boat traffic below the ledges.
Hazards
Extreme height, fluctuating reservoir level, boat traffic, dam infrastructure, and highway access are the main concerns.
Ledge Notes
Reservoir rock ledges can be steep, loose, windy, and exposed.
Safety Notes
Scout with a partner, avoid jumping alone, and leave if extreme height, fluctuating reservoir level, boat traffic, dam infrastructure, and highway access are the main concerns.
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Map location
Echo Dam
Coalville, United States
40.95834, -111.40796
90 ftWater pending
Quick Facts
RegionUSA
LocationCoalville area
Nearest AddressSee map
Coordinates40.95834, -111.40796
DirectionsGoogle Maps
Jump TypeJump spot
Water TypeWater
Jump Height90 ft
Water DepthVerify onsite
Ledge ApproachVerify onsite
Best SeasonVaries seasonally
Look Before You Jump
Check current rules and open dates
Verify water depth from the water, not the ledge
Confirm exits and swimming routes
Inspect water clarity and submerged hazards
Read posted signs and respect closures
What to know about Cliff jumping at Echo Dam.
Echo Dam sits around Coalville, UT, United States, putting this structure-adjacent water spot in the orbit of Coalville and the broader UT area of United States. Use the saved coordinates and current map view as a starting point, then confirm the exact approach locally because cliff-jumping access can change around parks, private land, roads, shorelines, and water-management areas.
Seasonal conditions matter here, especially after storms, drought, high flow, or unusually low water. Conditions are not static: rain, snowmelt, drought, changing water levels, current, and weekend crowding can all change what looks like the same jump from one visit to the next. Treat saved route notes as background, not as a present-day clearance to jump.
The main assumed risks include cold or changing lake levels, submerged shelves, boat traffic, difficult exits, and limited rescue access. Access should be treated as conditional until signs, land ownership, permits, and local rules are confirmed. Before anyone climbs to a ledge, inspect the landing zone from the water, identify the exit, look for submerged rocks or debris, and be willing to walk away if the depth, footing, legality, or rescue options are uncertain.
FAQs
Common questions about Cliff Diving at Echo Dam.
Is Echo Dam safe for cliff jumping?+
Safety depends on current access, water level, landing depth, weather, and exit conditions. Scout in person and skip the spot if anything is unclear.
How high is Echo Dam?+
The available height note says up to about 90 ft. Treat that as an estimate until measured from the exact takeoff point.
What should I check before visiting Echo Dam?+
Check legal access, parking, weather, water conditions, landing clearance, and whether you have a reliable way out of the water.
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Quick Facts
RegionUSA
LocationCoalville area
Nearest AddressSee map
Coordinates40.95834, -111.40796
DirectionsGoogle Maps
Jump TypeJump spot
Water TypeWater
Jump Height90 ft
Water DepthVerify onsite
Ledge ApproachVerify onsite
Best SeasonVaries seasonally
Look Before You Jump
Check current rules and open dates
Verify water depth from the water, not the ledge
Confirm exits and swimming routes
Inspect water clarity and submerged hazards
Read posted signs and respect closures