Ewell Ponds (4) is an earth dam located in Utah County, Utah, built in 1953. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 21 ft21 ft tall and 920 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 Ewell Ponds (4)
The primary purpose of Ewell Ponds (4) is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Strawberry High Line Canal Company (private). It impounds the Hi-line Canal near Genola.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 920 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 71 acre-feet. Completed in 1953, 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 07/06/2022.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Utah |
| Nearest City | Genola |
| River/Stream | Hi-line Canal |
| Coordinates | 39.98685, -111.82410 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 920 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 71 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Strawberry High Line Canal Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 07/06/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00102 |
| Federal ID | UT00102 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |