Hi Ute - Three Mile Canyon
Hi Ute - Three Mile Canyon is an earth dam located in Summit County, Utah. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Hi Ute - Three Mile Canyon
The primary purpose of Hi Ute - Three Mile Canyon is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Hi Ute Investment Company (private). It impounds the Three Mile Canyon near Hi Ute Ranch,i-80, E.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 25 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles.
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 06/09/2021.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Summit |
| Nearest City | Hi Ute Ranch,i-80, E |
| River/Stream | Three Mile Canyon |
| Coordinates | 40.73019, -111.56242 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | HI UTE INVESTMENT COMPANY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/09/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00664 |
| Federal ID | UT00664 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |