Ferron is an earth dam located in Sanpete County, Utah, built in 1974. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 32 ft32 ft tall and 1,873 ft long, taller than 74% 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 Ferron
The primary purpose of Ferron is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Division of Wildlife Resources (state). It impounds the Indian Creek near Ferron.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 1,873 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 930 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1974, 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 09/13/2023.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Sanpete |
| Nearest City | Ferron |
| River/Stream | Indian Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.14351, -111.44907 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,873 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 930 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 930 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 450 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Division of Wildlife Resources |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 09/13/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00106 |
| Federal ID | UT00106 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |