Silver Springs No. 1
Silver Springs No. 1 is an earth dam located in Summit County, Utah, built in 1980. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Silver Springs No. 1
The primary purpose of Silver Springs No. 1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Silver Springs Master Homeowners Assoc. (private). It impounds the Willow Draw ?? near In Condominium Devel.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 1,431 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 160 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 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 05/26/2022.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Summit |
| Nearest City | In Condominium Devel |
| River/Stream | Willow Draw ?? |
| Coordinates | 40.70644, -111.54298 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,431 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 70 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | SILVER SPRINGS MASTER HOMEOWNERS ASSOC. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/26/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00180 |
| Federal ID | UT00180 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |