Iron Springs
Iron Springs is an earth dam located in San Juan County, Utah, built in 1921. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Iron Springs
The primary purpose of Iron Springs is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Bob Mckenzie (private). It impounds the Iron Springs Cyn. near None - Drains To Col.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 368 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,435 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 11 square miles. Completed in 1921, the structure is over a century old.
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 05/24/2023.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | San Juan |
| Nearest City | None - Drains To Col |
| River/Stream | Iron Springs Cyn. |
| Coordinates | 37.97018, -109.22567 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 368 ft |
| Year Completed | 1921 (105 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,435 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,435 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,200 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 11 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BOB MCKENZIE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/24/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00047 |
| Federal ID | UT00047 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |