Moab Salt Potash Stockpile Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 14, 2025

The Moab Salt Potash Stockpile Dam in Utah is a privately owned structure regulated by the Utah Division of Water Rights.


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Summary

Completed in 1962, this earth dam sits along the Colorado River and serves as a tailings storage facility with a capacity of 1,200 acre-feet. With a structural height of 70 feet and a hydraulic height of 62 feet, this dam plays a crucial role in managing tailings from nearby mining operations.

Located in Grand County, Utah, the Moab Salt Potash Stockpile Dam poses a significant hazard potential and is subject to regular inspections with a frequency of every two years. While its condition is currently not rated, the dam's design and construction meet state regulatory standards to ensure its safety and stability. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the importance of infrastructure like the Moab Salt Potash Stockpile Dam is key to managing water resources effectively and protecting the environment.

Year Completed

1962

Dam Length

430

River Or Stream

OFFSTREAM--COLORADO RIVER

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

62

Drainage Area

3

Nid Storage

1200

Structural Height

70

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

70
       
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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.