Wrigley Springs is an earth dam located in Emery County, Utah, built in 1957. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 24 ft24 ft tall and 930 ft long. 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 Wrigley Springs
The primary purpose of Wrigley Springs is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Ferron Canal & Reservoir Company (private). It impounds the Wrigley Spr. Fk. Slide Hollow near Ferron.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 930 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 172 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1957, 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 09/13/2023.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Emery |
| Nearest City | Ferron |
| River/Stream | Wrigley Spr. Fk. Slide Hollow |
| Coordinates | 39.09185, -111.29740 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 930 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 172 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 172 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 133 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Ferron Canal & Reservoir Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 09/13/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00334 |
| Federal ID | UT00334 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |