Wales
Wales is an earth dam located in Sanpete County, Utah, built in 1898. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Wales
The primary purpose of Wales is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Silver Creek Reservoir Company (private). It impounds the Silver Creek near Chester.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 2,935 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,620 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 27 square miles. Completed in 1898, the structure is over a century 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 06/30/2020.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Sanpete |
| Nearest City | Chester |
| River/Stream | Silver Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.50518, -111.61242 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,935 ft |
| Year Completed | 1898 (128 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,620 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,620 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,450 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 27 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | SILVER CREEK RESERVOIR COMPANY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/30/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00370 |
| Federal ID | UT00370 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |