GC6JX7Z Otter Creek State Park (Traditional Cache) in Utah, United States created by adopted by Mzblubrd

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GC6JX7Z ▼

A cache by adopted by Mzblubrd Message this owner

Hidden : 5/21/2016

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Size: Size: regular (regular)

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This a geocache was originally hidden by the Rangers and Utah State Parks. As time went on, it was later adopted into the Utah Geotour which after running its course decided not to renew. At that time the caches were put up for "adoption", since the Utah State Parks was no longer actively participating in caching I ended up adopting this one to keep it active. The rangers are aware of its existence and when I talk to them are still happy to host it here. In the fall of 1897, construction began on one of the oldest dam projects in Utah, creating what is now Otter Creek Reservoir. Local Mormons in the area needed a source of irrigation water for farming in the area where they had chosen to live. Many of the farmers had experience with building irrigation canals, but knew nothing about constructing a dam. After applying for water rights, members of the Otter Creek Reservoir Company were denied the financial assistance they needed to take on the project. Despite the lack of funds to build the dam, it was decided to go ahead and begin construction. Robert Dixon Young, who had no prior experience in dam construction, was appointed supervisor of the project. With the help of local volunteers and homemade equipment, construction began in 1897. A year later, financial assistance was finally approved and the proper equipment to complete the project was purchased. Once the 40-foot-high dam was complete, state engineers described it to be “one of the best and more secure earth reservoir dams in the country.” The original dam structure held up very well over many years, although some recent improvements have been made by the state. Opened to the public as a state park in 1965.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Beovg Fbhgurnfg bs rkvg.

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)

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