Big Hollow No.1 North Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Big Hollow No.1 North is a privately owned water resource in Utah that serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock watering, and a small fish pond.


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Summary

Managed by the Utah Division of Water Rights, this earth dam has a hydraulic height of 10 feet and a storage capacity of 37.66 acre-feet. The dam is located in Utah County, with a significant hazard potential, and is subject to regular inspections and enforcement by state regulators.

While the exact construction date is unknown, the dam has been inspected as recently as September 2020, with a scheduled inspection frequency of every 2 years. Despite being labeled as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment, the structure poses a significant risk due to its hazard potential. With no emergency action plan in place and limited risk management measures identified, there is a need for improved preparedness and oversight to ensure the safety and functionality of Big Hollow No.1 North for both water resource and climate enthusiasts in the region.

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

10

Nid Storage

37.66

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

10
       
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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.