Gordon`s Pond
Gordon`s Pond is an earth dam located in Sanpete County, Utah, built in 1982. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Gordon`s Pond
Gordon`s Pond is a dam in Sanpete, Utah. The dam is owned by Horseshoe Irrigation Company (private).
The dam stands 23 feet tall, and has a storage capacity of 39 acre-feet. Completed in 1982, the structure is 44 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. Notably, no emergency action plan is currently on file for this high-hazard dam. The most recent inspection on record was 07/19/2023.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Utah dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Sanpete |
| Coordinates | 39.48742, -111.48005 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | HORSESHOE IRRIGATION COMPANY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/19/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT21214 |
| Federal ID | UT21214 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |