Nielson New Canyon Creek
Nielson New Canyon Creek is an earth dam located in Rich County, Utah, built in 1992. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Nielson New Canyon Creek
Nielson New Canyon Creek is a dam in Rich, Utah. The dam is owned by William Nielson (private). It impounds the New Canyon Creek.
The dam stands 19 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 52 acre-feet. Completed in 1992, the structure is 34 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 05/13/2019.
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Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Rich |
| River/Stream | New Canyon Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.68272, -111.24065 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Year Completed | 1992 (34 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 34 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | William Nielson |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/13/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT50301 |
| Federal ID | UT50301 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |