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Wintch is a privately owned irrigation dam located in Beaver, Utah, along the Wah Wah Springs river. Built in 1953 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 20 feet and spans 1900 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 217 acre-feet. The primary purpose of Wintch is irrigation, serving the surrounding agricultural lands in the region.
Despite its low hazard potential, Wintch has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3 due to its age and lack of recent condition assessments. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with a spillway width of 100 feet. While the dam has not been modified in recent years and has no associated structures, it is subject to regular inspections every 5 years to ensure its structural integrity and safety standards are upheld.
In the event of an emergency, the readiness of an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) at Wintch is currently not available, and it is unclear if the dam meets established guidelines for risk management. With its significant role in providing water for irrigation in the region, ensuring the proper maintenance and monitoring of Wintch is crucial for water resource and climate enthusiasts invested in the sustainability of this essential infrastructure.
Year_Completed | 1953 |
Dam_Height | 20 |
River_Or_Stream | Wah Wah Springs |
Dam_Length | 1900 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 20 |
Hydraulic_Height | 15 |
Drainage_Area | 1 |
Nid_Storage | 217 |
Structural_Height | 20 |
Outlet_Gates | Uncontrolled |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid_Height | 20 |
PINTO CREEK NEAR NEWCASTLE | 1cfs |
COAL CREEK NEAR CEDAR CITY | 15cfs |
BEAVER DAM WASH NEAR ENTERPRISE | 7cfs |
BEAVER RIVER AT ADAMSVILLE | 1cfs |