Spanish Fork Pressure Irrigation Pond Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

The Spanish Fork Pressure Irrigation Pond, located in Spanish Fork, Utah, is a vital water resource managed by the local government for irrigation purposes.


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Summary

Designed by Gilson Engineering and completed in 2003, this earth dam structure has a hydraulic height of 29 feet and a structural height of 32 feet, with a maximum storage capacity of 83 acre-feet. The pond covers an area of approximately 68.15 acres and has a maximum discharge rate of 26.7 cubic feet per second.

Regulated by the Utah Division of Water Rights, the Spanish Fork Pressure Irrigation Pond is inspected regularly to ensure its safety and functionality. With a high hazard potential, the dam is classified as being in satisfactory condition as of the last assessment in 2003. Despite its critical role in providing irrigation water for the area, the dam has not been modified since its construction and does not fall under the jurisdiction of the US Army Corps of Engineers.

In the event of an emergency, the pond's emergency action plan (EAP) status and risk management measures remain unspecified. Nonetheless, the Spanish Fork Pressure Irrigation Pond serves as a crucial infrastructure for water resource management in the region, contributing to agricultural activities and supporting the local community's water needs.

Year Completed

2003

River Or Stream

canal

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

29

Nid Storage

83

Structural Height

32

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

32
       
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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.