Warner (matt)
Warner (matt) is an earth dam located in Uintah County, Utah, built in 1938. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Warner (matt)
The primary purpose of Warner (matt) is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Division Of Wildlife Resources (state). It impounds the Pot Creek near None - Drains To Gre.
The dam stands 38 feet tall and stretches 297 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 6,729 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 32 square miles. Completed in 1938, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 09/13/2023.
At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 85% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Uintah |
| Nearest City | None - Drains To Gre |
| River/Stream | Pot Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.76520, -109.29735 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Length | 297 ft |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 6,729 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 6,729 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,947 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 32 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 127 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | DIVISION OF WILDLIFE RESOURCES |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/13/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00314 |
| Federal ID | UT00314 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |