Farmland Reserve, Inc. - Saleratus No. 1 is an earth dam located in Rich County, Utah, built in 1907. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 28 ft28 ft tall and 760 ft long, taller than 62% 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 Farmland Reserve, Inc. - Saleratus No. 1
The primary purpose of Farmland Reserve, Inc. - Saleratus No. 1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Farmland Reserve, Inc. Lds Church (private). It impounds the Saleratus Creek near Woodruff.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 760 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 256 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 10 square miles. Completed in 1907, 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 06/26/2019.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Rich |
| Nearest City | Woodruff |
| River/Stream | Saleratus Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.28186, -111.24075 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 760 ft |
| Year Completed | 1907 (119 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 256 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 256 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 10 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Farmland Reserve, Inc. Lds Church |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 06/26/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00264 |
| Federal ID | UT00264 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |