Little Montes (ottosen Reservoir)
Little Montes (ottosen Reservoir) is an earth dam located in Uintah County, Utah, built in 1963. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Little Montes (ottosen Reservoir)
The primary purpose of Little Montes (ottosen Reservoir) is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Division Of Wildlife Resources (private). It impounds the Montes Hollow near Randlett.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 427 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 95 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7 square miles. Completed in 1963, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 05/23/2023.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Uintah |
| Nearest City | Randlett |
| River/Stream | Montes Hollow |
| Coordinates | 40.34852, -109.93070 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 427 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | DIVISION OF WILDLIFE RESOURCES |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/23/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00133 |
| Federal ID | UT00133 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |