Wrathal-johnson is an earth dam located in Tooele County, Utah, built in 1947. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 7 ft7 ft tall and 2,500 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 Wrathal-johnson
The primary purpose of Wrathal-johnson is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Paul Wrathal, Max Johnson (private). It impounds the Fishing Creek Springs near None - Drains to G S.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 2,500 feet across, and has a storage capacity of 227 acre-feet. Completed in 1947, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 06/21/2023.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Tooele |
| Nearest City | None - Drains to G S |
| River/Stream | Fishing Creek Springs |
| Coordinates | 40.62479, -112.44252 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1947 (79 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 227 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 227 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Paul Wrathal, Max Johnson |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 06/21/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00139 |
| Federal ID | UT00139 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |