Wardell Reservoir
Wardell Reservoir is an earth dam located in Morgan County, Utah, built in 1962. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Wardell Reservoir
The primary purpose of Wardell Reservoir is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Wardell Family Ranch (private). It impounds the Roswells Canyon near Enterprise.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 960 feet across, has a storage capacity of 17 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1962, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 05/05/2004. That was over 21 years ago.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Morgan |
| Nearest City | Enterprise |
| River/Stream | Roswells Canyon |
| Coordinates | 41.09685, -111.73077 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 960 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 10 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | WARDELL FAMILY RANCH |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/05/2004 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00754 |
| Federal ID | UT00754 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |