Wilberg #3 (south, New Dam) is an earth dam located in Emery County, Utah. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 22 ft22 ft tall and 450 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Wilberg #3 (south, New Dam)
The primary purpose of Wilberg #3 (south, New 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 to Deser.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 120 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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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Emery |
| Nearest City | None Drains to Deser |
| River/Stream | Wilberg Draw |
| Coordinates | 39.25608, -110.99012 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Ross Wilberg |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 07/18/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00725 |
| Federal ID | UT00725 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |