Foster
Foster is an earth dam located in Iron County, Utah, built in 1980. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Foster
The primary purpose of Foster is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by The Hoosier Group (private). It impounds the Hoosier Creek near None - Self-containe.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 480 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 400 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 years 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 08/15/2023.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Iron |
| Nearest City | None - Self-containe |
| River/Stream | Hoosier Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.80183, -112.72744 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 480 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 350 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | THE HOOSIER GROUP |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/15/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00075 |
| Federal ID | UT00075 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |