Ferron Debris Basin No. 5 (behunin) is an earth dam located in Emery County, Utah, built in 1970. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 35 ft35 ft tall and 850 ft long, taller than 80% 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 Ferron Debris Basin No. 5 (behunin)
The primary purpose of Ferron Debris Basin No. 5 (behunin) is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Ferron Canal and Reservoir & Company (private). It impounds the Indian Hollow near Ferron.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 850 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 207 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1970, 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 07/15/2021.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Emery |
| Nearest City | Ferron |
| River/Stream | Indian Hollow |
| Coordinates | 39.11018, -111.15406 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 850 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 207 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 207 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Ferron Canal and Reservoir & Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 07/15/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00386 |
| Federal ID | UT00386 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |