Potters Pond No.2 (west)
Potters Pond No.2 (west) is an earth dam located in Emery County, Utah, built in 1975. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Potters Pond No.2 (west)
The primary purpose of Potters Pond No.2 (west) is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Emery Water Conservancy District (federal). It impounds the Lowry Water near Orangeville.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 1,100 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 66 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1975, 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. 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 | Orangeville |
| River/Stream | Lowry Water |
| Coordinates | 39.45185, -111.26240 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | EMERY WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/18/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT10145 |
| Federal ID | UT10145 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |