Gordon is an earth dam located in San Juan County, Utah, built in 1930. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 34 ft34 ft tall and 460 ft long, taller than 78% 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 Gordon
The primary purpose of Gordon is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Carlisle Water Company (private). It impounds the North Montezuma Creek near Monticello.
The dam stands 34 feet tall and stretches 460 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 230 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1930, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/19/2022.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | San Juan |
| Nearest City | Monticello |
| River/Stream | North Montezuma Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.91018, -109.39401 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 460 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 230 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 230 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 179 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Carlisle Water Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 05/19/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00062 |
| Federal ID | UT00062 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |