Shurtliff-behunin
Shurtliff-behunin is an earth dam located in Garfield County, Utah, built in 1981. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Shurtliff-behunin
The primary purpose of Shurtliff-behunin is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Anthony Coombs (private). It impounds the Nazer Draw near None - Drains To Esc.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 575 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 170 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 10 square miles. Completed in 1981, the structure is 45 years old.
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 10/15/2021.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Garfield |
| Nearest City | None - Drains To Esc |
| River/Stream | Nazer Draw |
| Coordinates | 37.91517, -111.42239 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 575 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 10 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | ANTHONY COOMBS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/15/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00537 |
| Federal ID | UT00537 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |