Calder (Zelph) Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Calder (Zelph) is a state-owned dam located in Uintah, Utah, with a primary purpose of irrigation.


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Summary

Completed in 1989, this earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 45 feet and a structural height of 50 feet, with a total length of 374 feet. It has a storage capacity of 2600 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 1600 acre-feet, serving a drainage area of 35 square miles.

Managed by the Utah Division of Water Rights, Calder (Zelph) is subject to state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement. With a significant hazard potential, the dam undergoes inspections every two years, the last one being in September 2019. While its condition is marked as "Not Rated," the dam remains a crucial structure in the region for water resource management.

Situated along Pot Creek and under the jurisdiction of the Omaha District, Calder (Zelph) plays a vital role in supporting agricultural activities in the area. With its strategic location and operational efficiency, the dam serves as a key component in the water infrastructure network of Utah, ensuring sustainable irrigation practices and water resource utilization for the community.

Year Completed

1989

Dam Length

374

River Or Stream

POT CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

45

Drainage Area

35

Nid Storage

2600

Structural Height

50

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

50
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.