Keller

Keller is an earth dam located in San Juan County, Utah, built in 1915. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.

About Keller

The primary purpose of Keller is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Grayson Redd (private). It impounds the Vega Creek near None-drains To Monte.

The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 810 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 230 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1915, the structure is over a century 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 05/19/2022.

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Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateUtah
CountySan Juan
Nearest CityNone-drains To Monte
River/StreamVega Creek
Coordinates37.93851, -109.31734

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height18 ft
Dam Length810 ft
Year Completed1915 (111 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage230 acre-ft
Max Storage230 acre-ft
Normal Storage206 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerGRAYSON REDD
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection05/19/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDUT00015
Federal IDUT00015
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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