Adobe Wash Regulating Reservoir
Adobe Wash Regulating Reservoir is an earth dam located in Emery County, Utah, built in 2012. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Adobe Wash Regulating Reservoir
The primary purpose of Adobe Wash Regulating Reservoir is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Cottonwood Creek Consolidated Irrigation (private).
The dam stands 65 feet tall and stretches 2,750 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,843 acre-feet. Completed in 2012, the structure is relatively new.
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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/10/2023.
At 65 feet, this dam is taller than 96% of all dams in the United States.
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 | Emery |
| Coordinates | 39.23675, -111.08878 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 65 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,750 ft |
| Year Completed | 2012 (14 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,843 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,843 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,354 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 299 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | COTTONWOOD CREEK CONSOLIDATED IRRIGATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/10/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT53623 |
| Federal ID | UT53623 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |