Modena Draw Dam is a gravity dam located in Iron County, Utah, built in 1940. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 14 ft14 ft tall and 1,765 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic concrete gravity section and the water level is illustrative.
About Modena Draw Dam
The primary purpose of Modena Draw Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Doi BLM (federal).
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 1,765 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 946 acre-feet. Completed in 1940, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 04/15/2015. That was over 11 years ago.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Iron |
| Coordinates | 37.77922, -113.89404 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,765 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 946 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 946 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 946 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Doi BLM |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 04/15/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00457 |
| Federal ID | UT00457 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |