Coleman
Coleman is an earth dam located in Wayne County, Utah, built in 1910. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Coleman
The primary purpose of Coleman is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Lawrence Durfey (private). It impounds the Trib. To Bullberry Creek near Teasdale.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 125 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 80 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1910, the structure is over a century 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 10/13/2016.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Wayne |
| Nearest City | Teasdale |
| River/Stream | Trib. To Bullberry Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.25517, -111.48907 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 125 ft |
| Year Completed | 1910 (116 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | LAWRENCE DURFEY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/13/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00177 |
| Federal ID | UT00177 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |