Bowns (lower)
Bowns (lower) is an earth dam located in Garfield County, Utah, built in 1960. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Bowns (lower)
The primary purpose of Bowns (lower) is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Utah Sandy Ranch (private). It impounds the Pleasant & Oak Creeks near Notom.
The dam stands 56 feet tall and stretches 511 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 4,372 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1960, 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 56 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Garfield |
| Nearest City | Notom |
| River/Stream | Pleasant & Oak Creeks |
| Coordinates | 38.10851, -111.27239 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 56 ft |
| Dam Length | 511 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,372 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,372 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,475 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 77 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | UTAH SANDY RANCH |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/12/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00187 |
| Federal ID | UT00187 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |