Ashley Valley Flood Control
Ashley Valley Flood Control is an earth dam located in Uintah County, Utah. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Ashley Valley Flood Control
The primary purpose of Ashley Valley Flood Control 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 Ashley Valley Sewer Management Board (private). It impounds the Tributary To Ahley Creek.
The dam stands 69 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 4,100 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 44 square miles.
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 05/05/2022.
At 69 feet, this dam is taller than 96% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Uintah |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Ahley Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.42353, -109.43735 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 69 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,350 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 44 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | ASHLEY VALLEY SEWER MANAGEMENT BOARD |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/05/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT53651 |
| Federal ID | UT53651 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |