Emery
Emery is an earth dam located in Sanpete County, Utah, built in 1934. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Emery
The primary purpose of Emery is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Muddy Creek Irrigation Company (private). It impounds the North Fk Muddy Creek(offstrm) near Moore.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 390 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 210 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1934, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 07/12/2023.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Sanpete |
| Nearest City | Moore |
| River/Stream | North Fk Muddy Creek(offstrm) |
| Coordinates | 39.10018, -111.46574 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 390 ft |
| Year Completed | 1934 (92 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 210 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 210 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 145 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | MUDDY CREEK IRRIGATION COMPANY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/12/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00101 |
| Federal ID | UT00101 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |