Hi Ute - Three Mile Canyon is a privately owned irrigation dam located in Summit County, Utah.
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Managed by the Utah Division of Water Rights, this structure sits along the Three Mile Canyon river and serves the primary purpose of irrigation. With a hydraulic height of 25 feet and a structural height of 30 feet, this earth dam has a storage capacity of 25 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 20 acre-feet.
Although the dam has a low hazard potential and is currently in a not rated condition, it undergoes regular inspections every 5 years to ensure its safety and functionality. The last inspection was conducted in June 2016. Despite its modest size, Hi Ute - Three Mile Canyon plays a crucial role in the local water resource management, providing irrigation water for agricultural activities in the surrounding area. This dam exemplifies the importance of maintaining and regulating water infrastructure to support sustainable agriculture and resource utilization in the region.
Dam Length |
250 |
River Or Stream |
THREE MILE CANYON |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
25 |
Drainage Area |
3 |
Nid Storage |
25 |
Structural Height |
30 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
30 |
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Spruces Campground
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Spruces
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Jordan Pines Group Campground
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Redman Campground-SLRD
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Redman
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Camp Cloud Rim
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