Redmond
Redmond is an earth dam located in Sevier County, Utah, built in 1875. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Redmond
The primary purpose of Redmond is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Redmond Irrigation Company (private). It impounds the Springs near Redmond.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 4,800 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,200 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 999 square miles. Completed in 1875, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 06/13/2023.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Sevier |
| Nearest City | Redmond |
| River/Stream | Springs |
| Coordinates | 38.99684, -111.86743 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1875 (151 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,080 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 999 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | REDMOND IRRIGATION COMPANY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/13/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00360 |
| Federal ID | UT00360 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |