Emery City D.B North Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Emery City D.B North is a privately-owned dam located in Emery County, Utah, designed for flood risk reduction.
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Summary
Managed by the Utah Division of Water Rights, this earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 17 feet and a structural height of 20 feet, with a length of 910 feet. With a normal storage capacity of 20 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 15 cubic feet per second, this dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood hazards in the area.
Despite its significant hazard potential, Emery City D.B North has not been officially rated for its condition assessment. However, regular inspections are conducted every 5 years to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. The dam features a spillway width of 30 feet but lacks detailed information on its volume and other associated structures. While the dam has not been modified in recent years and lacks an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and inundation maps, its strategic location and design highlight its importance in safeguarding the surrounding community from potential flooding events.
With John R. Curtis as the local Congressional Representative, Emery City D.B North stands as a critical infrastructure asset in flood risk management in the Sacramento District. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, monitoring and maintaining the integrity of this dam is vital to ensuring the safety and resilience of Emery City and its residents in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Dam Length |
910 |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
17 |
Nid Storage |
20 |
Structural Height |
20 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
20 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
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