Richens #2
Richens #2 is an earth dam located in Uintah County, Utah. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Richens #2
The primary purpose of Richens #2 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Vernon Richens (private).
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 1,700 feet across, and has a storage capacity of 115 acre-feet.
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 09/12/2023.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Uintah |
| Coordinates | 40.29071, -109.79861 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,700 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 115 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | VERNON RICHENS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/12/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT53486 |
| Federal ID | UT53486 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |