White River Shale Retention
White River Shale Retention is an earth dam located in Uintah County, Utah, built in 1983. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About White River Shale Retention
The primary purpose of White River Shale Retention 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 Enefit American Oil (private). It impounds the White River - Tributary near None - Drains To Whi.
The dam stands 66 feet tall and stretches 650 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 400 acre-feet. Completed in 1983, the structure is 43 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 10/10/2019.
At 66 feet, this dam is taller than 96% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Uintah |
| Nearest City | None - Drains To Whi |
| River/Stream | White River - Tributary |
| Coordinates | 39.94353, -109.20067 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 66 ft |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| Year Completed | 1983 (43 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 288 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | ENEFIT AMERICAN OIL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/10/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00552 |
| Federal ID | UT00552 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |