Wilberg #2 (middle, Old Dam)

Wilberg #2 (middle, Old Dam) is an earth dam located in Emery County, Utah. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.

About Wilberg #2 (middle, Old Dam)

The primary purpose of Wilberg #2 (middle, Old Dam) is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Ross Wilberg (private). It impounds the Wilberg Draw near None Drains Desert.

The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 100 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles.

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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 07/18/2023.

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Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateUtah
CountyEmery
Nearest CityNone Drains Desert
River/StreamWilberg Draw
Coordinates39.25778, -110.99089

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height13 ft
Dam Length450 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage100 acre-ft
Max Storage100 acre-ft
Normal Storage80 acre-ft
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerROSS WILBERG
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection07/18/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDUT00724
Federal IDUT00724
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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