Wellsville is an earth dam located in Cache County, Utah, built in 1957. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall and 280 ft long, taller than 50% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Wellsville
The primary purpose of Wellsville is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Wellsville City Irrigation Company (private). It impounds the East Spring Stream near Wellsville.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 280 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1957, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 05/17/2023.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Cache |
| Nearest City | Wellsville |
| River/Stream | East Spring Stream |
| Coordinates | 41.63185, -111.92911 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 280 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Wellsville City Irrigation Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 05/17/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00033 |
| Federal ID | UT00033 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |