Trachyte
Trachyte is an earth dam located in Garfield County, Utah, built in 1993. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Trachyte
The primary purpose of Trachyte is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Calvin Bastian (private). It impounds the Trachyte Creek.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 158 acre-feet. Completed in 1993, the structure is 33 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 05/20/2020.
At 32 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Garfield |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Trachyte Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.97233, -110.61720 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1993 (33 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 158 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 158 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 56 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | CALVIN BASTIAN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/20/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00783 |
| Federal ID | UT00783 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |