Mona
Mona is an earth dam located in Juab County, Utah, built in 1895. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Mona
The primary purpose of Mona is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Current Creek Irrigation Company (private). It impounds the Current Creek near Elberta.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 214 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 30,000 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 157 square miles. Completed in 1895, the structure is over a century old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/01/2023.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Utah dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Juab |
| Nearest City | Elberta |
| River/Stream | Current Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.87851, -111.87077 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 214 ft |
| Year Completed | 1895 (131 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 30,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 30,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 19,190 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 157 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 300 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | CURRENT CREEK IRRIGATION COMPANY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/01/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00215 |
| Federal ID | UT00215 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |