Skutumpah
Skutumpah is an earth dam located in Sevier County, Utah, built in 1914. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Skutumpah
The primary purpose of Skutumpah is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Salina Creek Irrigation Company (private). It impounds the Skutumpah Creek near Salina.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 282 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 630 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 9 square miles. Completed in 1914, the structure is over a century 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. The most recent inspection on record was 08/15/2023.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Sevier |
| Nearest City | Salina |
| River/Stream | Skutumpah Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.94102, -111.49025 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 282 ft |
| Year Completed | 1914 (112 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 630 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 630 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 465 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 34 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | SALINA CREEK IRRIGATION COMPANY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/15/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00279 |
| Federal ID | UT00279 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |