Yellowstone Power Diversion
Yellowstone Power Diversion is an other dam located in Duchesne County, Utah, built in 1942. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Yellowstone Power Diversion
The primary purpose of Yellowstone Power Diversion is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Moon Lake Electric (private). It impounds the Yellowstone Creek near Altonah.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 296 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 100 square miles. Completed in 1942, 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 11/01/2022.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Duchesne |
| Nearest City | Altonah |
| River/Stream | Yellowstone Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.54185, -110.33571 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 296 ft |
| Year Completed | 1942 (84 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 100 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | MOON LAKE ELECTRIC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/01/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00303 |
| Federal ID | UT00303 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |