Wellington City Debris Basin
Wellington City Debris Basin is an earth dam located in Carbon County, Utah, built in 2010. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Wellington City Debris Basin
The primary purpose of Wellington City Debris Basin is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Wellington City (local government).
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 515 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 96 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2010, the structure is relatively new.
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 06/07/2023.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Carbon |
| Coordinates | 39.55161, -110.72130 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 515 ft |
| Year Completed | 2010 (16 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 14 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | WELLINGTON CITY |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/07/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT53551 |
| Federal ID | UT53551 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |