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Bankhead (Lower) is a privately owned dam located in San Juan County, Utah, along the Coyote Wash river. Built in 1930 for irrigation purposes, this earth dam stands at a height of 13 feet and has a storage capacity of 127 acre-feet. The dam, managed by the Utah Division of Water Rights, is regulated and inspected by the state to ensure safety and compliance with water resource management policies.
Despite its low hazard potential and current "Not Rated" condition assessment, Bankhead (Lower) undergoes regular inspections every five years to maintain its structural integrity. The dam's emergency action plan status, risk assessment, and management measures are not specified in the data available. The surrounding area of Lasal City benefits from the water stored in this dam, demonstrating the crucial role that Bankhead (Lower) plays in supporting irrigation activities and water resource management in the region.
Year_Completed | 1930 |
River_Or_Stream | COYOTE WASH |
Dam_Length | 240 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Hydraulic_Height | 13 |
Drainage_Area | 9.3 |
Nid_Storage | 127 |
Structural_Height | 13 |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Nid_Height | 13 |