Big Sand Wash Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateUtah
CountyDuchesne
Nearest CityUpalco
River/StreamBIG SAND WASH
Coordinates40.29519, -110.23071

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height142 ft
Dam Length920 ft
Year Completed1968 (58 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage26,500 acre-ft
Max Storage26,500 acre-ft
Normal Storage25,738 acre-ft
Drainage Area26 sq mi
Max Discharge595 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerMOON LAKE WATER USERS
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection05/10/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDUT53326
Federal IDUT53326
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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