Quay Mecham, Willow Creek Irrigation Co.
Quay Mecham, Willow Creek Irrigation Co. is an earth dam located in Sanpete County, Utah. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Quay Mecham, Willow Creek Irrigation Co.
The primary purpose of Quay Mecham, Willow Creek Irrigation Co. is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Quay Mecham (private). It impounds the Off Channel.
The dam stands 18 feet tall, and has a storage capacity of 19 acre-feet.
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.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Sanpete |
| River/Stream | Off Channel |
| Coordinates | 39.04295, -111.79444 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 25 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Quay Mecham |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT53278 |
| Federal ID | UT53278 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |