Papoose Lake
Papoose Lake is an earth dam located in Duchesne County, Utah, built in 1976. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Papoose Lake
The primary purpose of Papoose Lake is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Whiterocks Irrigation Co (private). It impounds the Whiterocks River near Whiterocks.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 220 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 100 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1976, the structure is 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 07/14/2003. That was over 22 years ago.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Duchesne |
| Nearest City | Whiterocks |
| River/Stream | Whiterocks River |
| Coordinates | 40.80019, -110.01571 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 220 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 21 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | WHITEROCKS IRRIGATION CO |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/14/2003 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00239 |
| Federal ID | UT00239 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |