Nephi City - Miller Canyon Debris Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Nephi City - Miller Canyon Debris is a flood risk reduction structure located in Juab, Utah.


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Summary

Constructed in 1963 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a structural height of 36 feet with a hydraulic height of 25 feet. It serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Miller Canyon River, providing a storage capacity of 90 acre-feet to mitigate potential hazards. The dam has a significant hazard potential and is regulated by the Utah Division of Water Rights, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and functionality.

Situated within the Sacramento District, Nephi City - Miller Canyon Debris is owned and operated by the local government of Nephi. The dam spans 1350 feet in length and has a drainage area of 1 square mile. While its condition assessment is currently not rated, the structure undergoes regular inspections every 3 years to assess its integrity and performance. With a maximum discharge capacity of 133 cubic feet per second, this dam plays a critical role in managing and controlling water flow in the region, safeguarding communities and infrastructure from potential flooding events.

As a vital component of the local water resource infrastructure, Nephi City - Miller Canyon Debris exemplifies the collaboration between federal and state agencies in ensuring the safety and effectiveness of flood risk reduction measures. With its strategic location and design, this earth dam serves as a key line of defense against potential flooding in the Miller Canyon area, highlighting the importance of proactive measures in mitigating climate-related risks and protecting water resources for future generations.

Year Completed

1963

Dam Length

1350

River Or Stream

MILLER CANYON

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

25

Drainage Area

1

Nid Storage

90

Structural Height

36

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

36
       
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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.