Vernon
Vernon is an earth dam located in Tooele County, Utah, built in 1973. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Vernon
The primary purpose of Vernon is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Vernon Irrigation Company (private). It impounds the Vernon Creek near Vernon.
The dam stands 52 feet tall and stretches 885 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,300 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 26 square miles. Completed in 1973, 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 06/23/2023.
At 52 feet, this dam is taller than 93% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Tooele |
| Nearest City | Vernon |
| River/Stream | Vernon Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.99017, -112.38412 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 52 ft |
| Dam Length | 885 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 560 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 26 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 30 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | VERNON IRRIGATION COMPANY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/23/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00312 |
| Federal ID | UT00312 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |