Pacificorp - Hunter Snow Lake
Pacificorp - Hunter Snow Lake is an earth dam located in Emery County, Utah, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Pacificorp - Hunter Snow Lake
The primary purpose of Pacificorp - Hunter Snow Lake is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by Pacificorp Hunter Plant (private). It impounds the Pipeline - Cottonwood Creek near None - Drains To Fla.
The dam stands 44 feet tall and stretches 5,980 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 2,800 acre-feet. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 years old.
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 05/23/2023.
At 44 feet, this dam is taller than 90% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Emery |
| Nearest City | None - Drains To Fla |
| River/Stream | Pipeline - Cottonwood Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.17018, -111.01406 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Length | 5,980 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,800 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,800 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,000 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | PACIFICORP HUNTER PLANT |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/23/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00359 |
| Federal ID | UT00359 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |