Meadow Gulch #2

Meadow Gulch #2 is an earth dam located in Sevier County, Utah. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.

About Meadow Gulch #2

The primary purpose of Meadow Gulch #2 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Us Forest Service (private). It impounds the Meadow Gulch.

The dam stands 50 feet tall.

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.

At 50 feet, this dam is taller than 93% of dams nationwide.

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Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateUtah
CountySevier
River/StreamMeadow Gulch
Coordinates38.80334, -111.49690

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height50 ft

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerUS FOREST SERVICE
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDUT51808
Federal IDUT51808
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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