Sargent No 1 is an earth dam located in Summit County, Utah, built in 1956. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 36 ft36 ft tall and 600 ft long, taller than 82% 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 Sargent No 1
The primary purpose of Sargent 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 Elkhorn Ditch Company (private). It impounds the Elkhorn Ditch near Coalville.
The dam stands 36 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 120 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1956, 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 07/20/2021.
At 36 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Summit |
| Nearest City | Coalville |
| River/Stream | Elkhorn Ditch |
| Coordinates | 40.83185, -111.28241 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Elkhorn Ditch Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 07/20/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00268 |
| Federal ID | UT00268 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |