Strates (mckinley) * is an earth dam located in Sanpete County, Utah, built in 1969. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 27 ft27 ft tall and 1,320 ft long, taller than 59% 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 Strates (mckinley) *
The primary purpose of Strates (mckinley) * is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Chester Irrigation Company (private). It impounds the Canal Canyon Drainage near Chester.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 1,320 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 195 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1969, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/21/2023.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Sanpete |
| Nearest City | Chester |
| River/Stream | Canal Canyon Drainage |
| Coordinates | 39.48018, -111.51408 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,320 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 195 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 195 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 23 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Chester Irrigation Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 06/21/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00294 |
| Federal ID | UT00294 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |