Benches Pond is an earth dam located in Sanpete County, Utah, built in 1933. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 15 ft15 ft tall and 200 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 Benches Pond
The primary purpose of Benches Pond is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Usda Fs (federal). It impounds the Gooseberry Creek near Helper, Ut.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 30 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1933, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 09/15/2020.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Sanpete |
| Nearest City | Helper, Ut |
| River/Stream | Gooseberry Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.65490, -111.29661 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1933 (93 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 12 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 93 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Usda Fs |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/15/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT10105 |
| Federal ID | UT10105 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |