Gubler (Harris) Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Gubler (Harris) is a privately owned irrigation dam located in Iron County, Utah, specifically in the city of Pintura.


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Summary

Built in 1960 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam serves the primary purpose of providing water for irrigation in the area. With a structural height of 20 feet and a hydraulic height of 16 feet, Gubler (Harris) has a storage capacity of 50 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.4 square miles.

Managed by the Utah Division of Water Rights, Gubler (Harris) is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by state agencies to ensure its safe operation. Despite being rated as having a low hazard potential, the dam's condition remains unrated as of the last inspection in May 2019. The emergency action plan (EAP) status and risk management measures for the dam are currently unreported, highlighting areas for potential improvement in emergency preparedness.

Located along the Off-Channel (Reservoir Wash) of the Los Angeles District, Gubler (Harris) plays a crucial role in supporting agricultural activities in the region. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is essential to monitor and assess the infrastructure of dams like Gubler (Harris) to ensure their resilience and sustainability in the face of changing environmental conditions.

Year Completed

1960

Dam Length

550

River Or Stream

OFF-CHANNEL (RESERVOIR WASH)

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

16

Drainage Area

0.4

Nid Storage

50

Structural Height

20

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

20
       
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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.