Ewell Ponds (4) Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Ewell Ponds (4) is a private water resource located in Genola, Utah, along the Hi-Line Canal.


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Summary

Managed by the Utah Division of Water Rights, this irrigation facility was completed in 1953 and serves the primary purpose of providing water for agricultural use. With a dam height of 21 feet and a storage capacity of 71 acre-feet, Ewell Ponds (4) plays a significant role in supporting the local farming community in Utah County.

Despite being a privately owned structure, Ewell Ponds (4) is regulated, inspected, and enforced by the state of Utah, ensuring its compliance with water resource management guidelines. The facility has a hazard potential classified as "significant," warranting a regular inspection frequency of every two years. While the condition assessment of the dam is currently rated as "Not Rated," the emergency action plan (EAP) and risk management measures for the site are not yet fully documented, highlighting the need for continued monitoring and preparedness.

As a key component of the local water infrastructure, Ewell Ponds (4) serves as a vital resource for sustaining agricultural operations in the area. Its location along the Hi-Line Canal and close proximity to the Sacramento District underscores its importance in maintaining water supply for irrigation purposes. With ongoing regulatory oversight and a commitment to safety, Ewell Ponds (4) remains a crucial asset in supporting water resource management efforts in Utah County.

Year Completed

1953

Dam Length

920

River Or Stream

HI-LINE CANAL

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

21

Nid Storage

71

Structural Height

21

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

21
       
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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.