Julius Flat
Julius Flat is an earth dam located in Sanpete County, Utah, built in 1953. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Julius Flat
The primary purpose of Julius Flat 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 Fish Creek - Offstream near Moore.
The dam stands 44 feet tall and stretches 895 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 940 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1953, 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 07/12/2023.
At 44 feet, this dam is taller than 90% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Sanpete |
| Nearest City | Moore |
| River/Stream | Fish Creek - Offstream |
| Coordinates | 39.05018, -111.45574 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Length | 895 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 940 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 940 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 725 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 | UT00158 |
| Federal ID | UT00158 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |