Rich Reservoir
Rich Reservoir is an earth dam located in Cache County, Utah, built in 1963. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Rich Reservoir
The primary purpose of Rich Reservoir is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Jeff Rich (private). It impounds the Drain near Amalga.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 152 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 75 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1963, the structure is well into its service life at over 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 06/08/2021.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Cache |
| Nearest City | Amalga |
| River/Stream | Drain |
| Coordinates | 41.88185, -111.86412 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 152 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | JEFF RICH |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/08/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00241 |
| Federal ID | UT00241 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |