Moslander is an earth dam located in Summit County, Utah, built in 1882. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 14 ft14 ft tall and 150 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 Moslander
The primary purpose of Moslander is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Harold Moslander (private). It impounds the Big Muddy Creek near Piedmont Wyoming.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 150 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 85 acre-feet. Completed in 1882, the structure is over a century 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 08/19/2004. That was over 22 years ago.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Summit |
| Nearest City | Piedmont Wyoming |
| River/Stream | Big Muddy Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.98686, -110.68739 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1882 (144 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 75 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Harold Moslander |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 08/19/2004 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00220 |
| Federal ID | UT00220 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |