Nielson (john)
Nielson (john) is an earth dam located in Emery County, Utah. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Nielson (john)
The primary purpose of Nielson (john) is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Nielson Ranches (jesse & Johnny Nielson) (private). It impounds the Off Channel near Huntington.
The dam stands 36 feet tall and stretches 430 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 180 acre-feet.
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 05/10/2022.
At 36 feet, this dam is taller than 83% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Emery |
| Nearest City | Huntington |
| River/Stream | Off Channel |
| Coordinates | 39.35352, -110.98406 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 430 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 8 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Nielson Ranches (Jesse & Johnny Nielson) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/10/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00778 |
| Federal ID | UT00778 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |