Christensen (russell) is an earth dam located in Wasatch County, Utah, built in 1988. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall and 210 ft long, taller than 50% 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 Christensen (russell)
The primary purpose of Christensen (russell) is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Heber Light & Power (private). It impounds the Tributary to Lake Creek near Heber.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 210 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 130 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1988, the structure is 38 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 09/07/2022.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Wasatch |
| Nearest City | Heber |
| River/Stream | Tributary to Lake Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.49698, -111.23231 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 210 ft |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Heber Light & Power |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 09/07/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00166 |
| Federal ID | UT00166 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |