Castle Valley Sp Svc Dst -emery Town Upr
Castle Valley Sp Svc Dst -emery Town Upr is an earth dam located in Emery County, Utah, built in 1983. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Castle Valley Sp Svc Dst -emery Town Upr
The primary purpose of Castle Valley Sp Svc Dst -emery Town Upr is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Castle Valley Special Service District (local government). It impounds the Muddy Creek - Offstream near Emery.
The dam stands 14 feet tall, has a storage capacity of 9 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1983, the structure is 43 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. The most recent inspection on record was 05/12/2004. That was over 21 years ago.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Emery |
| Nearest City | Emery |
| River/Stream | Muddy Creek - Offstream |
| Coordinates | 38.94018, -111.25573 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Year Completed | 1983 (43 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 9 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 9 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | CASTLE VALLEY SPECIAL SERVICE DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/12/2004 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00217 |
| Federal ID | UT00217 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |