The Wohali Dam, owned by Wohali Partners LLC, is a private irrigation dam located in Summit, Utah.
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Humidity
Situated on the Lewis Canyon River, this earth dam has a hydraulic height of 20 feet and a structural height of 23 feet, with a length of 300 feet. The dam has a normal storage capacity of 19 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 8 cubic feet per second. With a significant hazard potential, the dam is regulated by the Utah Division of Water Rights and is subject to state inspection, enforcement, and permitting.
Although the Wohali Dam's condition has not been rated, it is monitored for safety with an inspection frequency of 5 years. Emergency action plans have not been prepared for the dam, and there is no information available on its risk assessment or management measures. Despite these uncertainties, the dam remains a vital infrastructure for irrigation purposes in the region. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate change may find the Wohali Dam an intriguing case study for private ownership and regulation in the context of water management.
Dam Length |
300 |
River Or Stream |
LEWIS CANYON |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
20 |
Nid Storage |
19 |
Structural Height |
23 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
23 |
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Cedar Point Campground
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