Dugout
Dugout is an earth dam located in San Juan County, Utah, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Dugout
The primary purpose of Dugout is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by The Nature Conservancy (private). It impounds the Indian Creek near None - Drains To Col.
The dam stands 49 feet tall and stretches 1,400 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 551 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 70 square miles. Completed in 1967, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 04/28/2021.
At 49 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | San Juan |
| Nearest City | None - Drains To Col |
| River/Stream | Indian Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.08018, -109.56568 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 49 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 551 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 551 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 520 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 70 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | THE NATURE CONSERVANCY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/28/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00097 |
| Federal ID | UT00097 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |