Ferron Debris Basin No. 2 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Ferron Debris Basin No.


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Summary

2 is a private-owned earth dam located in Emery County, Utah, designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1972. The primary purpose of this structure is flood risk reduction along the tributary to Straight Hollow, with a hydraulic height of 16 feet and a structural height of 20 feet. The dam has a length of 650 feet and a storage capacity of 85 acre-feet, providing essential protection to the surrounding area from potential flood events.

Managed by the Utah Division of Water Rights, Ferron Debris Basin No. 2 is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state. Despite being categorized as having a low hazard potential and not currently rated for its condition assessment, the dam serves a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the region. Regular inspections are conducted, with the last one occurring in May 2020, to ensure the continued functionality and safety of the structure for the community it serves.

With its strategic location and design, Ferron Debris Basin No. 2 stands as a vital infrastructure for flood risk reduction in Emery County, Utah. Supported by state oversight and maintained by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam plays a crucial role in safeguarding the area from potential flooding events, highlighting the importance of water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region.

Year Completed

1972

Dam Length

650

River Or Stream

TRIB. TO STRAIGHT HOLLOW

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

16

Drainage Area

0.4

Nid Storage

85

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.