Spinners
Spinners is an earth dam located in Sanpete County, Utah, built in 1978. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Spinners
The primary purpose of Spinners is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Muddy Creek Irrigation Company (private). It impounds the North Fork Of Muddy Creek near Moore.
The dam stands 57 feet tall and stretches 1,355 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 865 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 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 57 feet, this dam is taller than 95% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Sanpete |
| Nearest City | Moore |
| River/Stream | North Fork Of Muddy Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.09184, -111.44741 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 57 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,355 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 865 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 865 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 675 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 45 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MUDDY CREEK IRRIGATION COMPANY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/12/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00289 |
| Federal ID | UT00289 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |