Atherley is an earth dam located in Tooele County, Utah, built in 1928. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 17 ft17 ft tall and 1,800 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Atherley
The primary purpose of Atherley is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Division of Wildlife Resources (state). It impounds the Faust Creek near Stockton.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 1,800 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 222 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 184 square miles. Completed in 1928, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 06/21/2023.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Tooele |
| Nearest City | Stockton |
| River/Stream | Faust Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.18351, -112.41745 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1928 (98 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 222 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 222 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 176 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 184 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 35 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Division of Wildlife Resources |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 06/21/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00012 |
| Federal ID | UT00012 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |