Fausett is an earth dam located in Uintah County, Utah, built in 1985. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall and 1,900 ft long, taller than 50% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Fausett
The primary purpose of Fausett is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Huffman Ranch (private).
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 1,900 feet across, and has a storage capacity of 100 acre-feet. Completed in 1985, the structure is 41 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 10/05/2023.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Uintah |
| Coordinates | 40.35670, -109.85097 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1985 (41 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Huffman Ranch |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 10/05/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT53485 |
| Federal ID | UT53485 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |