Dutch Canyon Dam - Midway Irrigation
Dutch Canyon Dam - Midway Irrigation is an earth dam located in Wasatch County, Utah, built in 2007. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Dutch Canyon Dam - Midway Irrigation
The primary purpose of Dutch Canyon Dam - Midway Irrigation is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Midway Irrigation Company (private).
The dam stands 20 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 58 acre-feet. Completed in 2007, the structure is relatively new.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 07/18/2023.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Utah dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Wasatch |
| Nearest City | Midway |
| Coordinates | 40.53811, -111.45880 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Year Completed | 2007 (19 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 20 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | MIDWAY IRRIGATION COMPANY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/18/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT53205 |
| Federal ID | UT53205 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |