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Pacificorp - Hunter Ash is a privately owned offstream dam located in Emery County, Utah. Built in 1978, this Earth-type dam stands at a structural height of 10 feet with a hydraulic height of 7 feet and a length of 5000 feet. With a maximum storage capacity of 80 acre-feet, this dam serves as a crucial water resource in the region.
Managed by the Utah Division of Water Rights, Pacificorp - Hunter Ash has a low hazard potential and is not currently rated in terms of its condition assessment. Although the dam has not been modified in recent years, it undergoes regular inspections every five years to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The dam's emergency action plan status, risk assessment, and inundation maps are currently not specified, highlighting the need for continued monitoring and assessment to mitigate potential risks and enhance emergency preparedness.
Located within the Sacramento District and draining to the San River, Pacificorp - Hunter Ash plays a vital role in water resource management in Emery County, Utah. As climate change impacts water availability and quality, maintaining the dam's infrastructure and monitoring its performance is essential to safeguarding the region's water supply and resilience in the face of changing climate conditions.
Year_Completed | 1978 |
River_Or_Stream | OFFSTREAM |
Dam_Length | 5000 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Hydraulic_Height | 7 |
Nid_Storage | 80 |
Structural_Height | 10 |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Nid_Height | 10 |