Farmland Reserve Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Farmland Reserve, INC.
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Summary
- Sutton is a privately owned irrigation structure located in Evanston, Utah, specifically on Sutton Creek. This earth dam, completed in 1901, serves the primary purpose of irrigation and has a hydraulic height of 12 feet and a dam length of 300 feet. With a storage capacity of 69 acre-feet, it plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region, supporting agricultural activities in the surrounding area.
Managed by the Utah Division of Water Rights, Farmland Reserve, INC. - Sutton is state-regulated, inspected, and enforced, ensuring its safety and compliance with regulatory standards. Despite being rated as having a low hazard potential, its condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated," emphasizing the importance of regular maintenance and monitoring. The dam's last inspection was conducted in June 2017, with an inspection frequency of 5 years, highlighting the commitment to ensuring its continued functionality and safety for the community.
With its historical significance dating back over a century, Farmland Reserve, INC. - Sutton stands as a testament to the vital role of water infrastructure in sustaining agricultural activities in the region. As climate change impacts water resources, structures like this play a crucial role in managing and utilizing water efficiently, highlighting the importance of ongoing maintenance and regulatory oversight to ensure their continued operation and safety for the community.
Year Completed |
1901 |
Dam Length |
300 |
River Or Stream |
SUTTON CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
12 |
Drainage Area |
14.4 |
Nid Storage |
69 |
Structural Height |
12 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
12 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Farmland Reserve, Inc. - Sutton