Wilberg #1 (northern)
Wilberg #1 (northern) is an earth dam located in Emery County, Utah. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Wilberg #1 (northern)
The primary purpose of Wilberg #1 (northern) is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Ross Wilberg (private). It impounds the Wilberg Draw near None Drains To Deser.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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 07/18/2023.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Emery |
| Nearest City | None Drains To Deser |
| River/Stream | Wilberg Draw |
| Coordinates | 39.26857, -110.98531 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | ROSS WILBERG |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/18/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00723 |
| Federal ID | UT00723 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |