Annabella

Annabella is an earth dam located in Sevier County, Utah, built in 1973. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.

About Annabella

The primary purpose of Annabella is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Annabella Town Water Department (private). It impounds the Cottonwood Creek near Annabella.

The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 575 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 230 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1973, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.

This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 07/14/2022.

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Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateUtah
CountySevier
Nearest CityAnnabella
River/StreamCottonwood Creek
Coordinates38.65256, -112.00423

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height14 ft
Dam Length575 ft
Year Completed1973 (53 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage230 acre-ft
Max Storage230 acre-ft
Normal Storage193 acre-ft
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerANNABELLA TOWN WATER DEPARTMENT
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection07/14/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDUT00009
Federal IDUT00009
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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