Meadow Hollow
Meadow Hollow is an earth dam located in Iron County, Utah, built in 1948. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Meadow Hollow
The primary purpose of Meadow Hollow is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Washington Co Water Conservancy District (private). It impounds the Spring & Laverkin Creeks near Zion Np.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 336 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 209 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1948, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 06/16/2022.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Iron |
| Nearest City | Zion Np |
| River/Stream | Spring & Laverkin Creeks |
| Coordinates | 37.50349, -113.09411 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 336 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 209 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 209 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 209 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | WASHINGTON CO WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/16/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00202 |
| Federal ID | UT00202 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |