Richins Pond
Richins Pond is an earth dam located in Cache County, Utah. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Richins Pond
The primary purpose of Richins Pond is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Scott Richins (private).
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 270 feet across, 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 | Cache |
| Coordinates | 41.92969, -111.96570 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 270 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 3 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | SCOTT RICHINS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT54080 |
| Federal ID | UT54080 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |