Stirling Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 24, 2025

Stirling, David H.


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Summary

97-81-07md is a private dam located in Washington, Utah, regulated by the Utah Division of Water Rights. With a height of 20 feet and a hydraulic height of 18 feet, this earth dam serves a primary purpose of "Other" and has a storage capacity of 50 acre-feet. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential and not currently rated for condition assessment, Stirling, David H. 97-81-07md is subject to regular inspections, with the last one conducted in June 2016.

Situated in the Los Angeles District, this dam does not fall under the jurisdiction of any federal agency and is not funded, designed, constructed, or regulated by federal entities. The dam's spillway width is 2 feet, and it has not been modified in recent years. Although Stirling, David H. 97-81-07md lacks a comprehensive emergency action plan and risk assessment, its inspection frequency of 5 years ensures that potential issues are addressed in a timely manner. Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the management and maintenance of small dams will find Stirling, David H. 97-81-07md to be a fascinating case study in private dam ownership and regulation within the state of Utah.

Dam Length

200

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

18

Nid Storage

50

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.