Bonanza Power Recycle Pond
Bonanza Power Recycle Pond is an earth dam located in Uintah County, Utah, built in 1983. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Bonanza Power Recycle Pond
The primary purpose of Bonanza Power Recycle Pond is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Deseret Power Electric Cooperative (private). It impounds the Green River - Offchannel near None - Drains To Whi.
The dam stands 20 feet tall, and has a storage capacity of 220 acre-feet. Completed in 1983, the structure is 43 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 10/10/2019.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Uintah |
| Nearest City | None - Drains To Whi |
| River/Stream | Green River - Offchannel |
| Coordinates | 40.09186, -109.28901 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Year Completed | 1983 (43 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 220 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | DESERET POWER ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/10/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00454 |
| Federal ID | UT00454 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |