Spackman Brothers Dam

Spackman Brothers Dam is an earth dam located in Cache County, Utah, built in 1982. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.

About Spackman Brothers Dam

The primary purpose of Spackman Brothers Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Spackman Brothers (private). It impounds the Cub River - Offstream near Amalga.

The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 1,651 feet across, has a storage capacity of 430 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1982, the structure is 44 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. The most recent inspection on record was 05/18/2022.

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Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateUtah
CountyCache
Nearest CityAmalga
River/StreamCub River - Offstream
Coordinates41.91775, -111.86307

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height11 ft
Dam Length1,651 ft
Year Completed1982 (44 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage430 acre-ft
Normal Storage430 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerSPACKMAN BROTHERS
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection05/18/2022
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDUT00547
Federal IDUT00547
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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