Stucki Debris

Stucki Debris is an earth dam located in Washington County, Utah, built in 1974. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.

About Stucki Debris

The primary purpose of Stucki Debris 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 Washington Co Flood Control Authority (private). It impounds the Trib. To Warner Draw near None - Drains To Vir.

The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 1,360 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 756 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1974, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.

This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/27/2022.

Living Downstream

If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Utah dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.

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High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateUtah
CountyWashington
Nearest CityNone - Drains To Vir
River/StreamTrib. To Warner Draw
Coordinates37.05255, -113.48883

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height31 ft
Dam Length1,360 ft
Year Completed1974 (52 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage756 acre-ft
Max Storage756 acre-ft
Normal Storage623 acre-ft
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge240 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerWASHINGTON CO FLOOD CONTROL AUTHORITY
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection04/27/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDUT00397
Federal IDUT00397
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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