Brian Head Phase Iii

Brian Head Phase Iii is an earth dam located in Iron County, Utah, built in 1993. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.

About Brian Head Phase Iii

The primary purpose of Brian Head Phase Iii is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Brian Head Resort (private). It impounds the Off Channel near Brian Head.

The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 1,620 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet. Completed in 1993, the structure is 33 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/11/2023.

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Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateUtah
CountyIron
Nearest CityBrian Head
River/StreamOff Channel
Coordinates37.68682, -112.84244

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height10 ft
Dam Length1,620 ft
Year Completed1993 (33 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage60 acre-ft
Max Storage60 acre-ft
Normal Storage40 acre-ft
Max Discharge28 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerBRIAN HEAD RESORT
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection10/11/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDUT00762
Federal IDUT00762
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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