Castle Valley Sp Svc Dst -Emery Town Lwr

MUDDY CREEK - OFFSTREAM· Emery, Utah· Built 1983· Earth·
Significant Hazard Irrigation Local Government

Key Takeaway

Castle Valley Sp Svc Dst -Emery Town Lwr is classified as significant hazard in Utah. It was completed in 1983 and is 43 years old. Its primary use is irrigation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam TypeEarth
Normal Storage11 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1983 (43 years old)
NID IDUT00219

Safety Information

Significant Hazard

No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: May 12, 2004
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Utah Division of Water Rights

Ownership

CASTLE VALLEY SPECIAL SERVICE DISTRICT

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Castle Valley Sp Svc Dst -Emery Town Lwr?

Castle Valley Sp Svc Dst -Emery Town Lwr is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Castle Valley Sp Svc Dst -Emery Town Lwr?

Castle Valley Sp Svc Dst -Emery Town Lwr is owned by CASTLE VALLEY SPECIAL SERVICE DISTRICT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Castle Valley Sp Svc Dst -Emery Town Lwr built?

Castle Valley Sp Svc Dst -Emery Town Lwr was completed in 1983, making it 43 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Castle Valley Sp Svc Dst -Emery Town Lwr?

Castle Valley Sp Svc Dst -Emery Town Lwr serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

When was Castle Valley Sp Svc Dst -Emery Town Lwr last inspected?

Castle Valley Sp Svc Dst -Emery Town Lwr was last inspected on May 12, 2004. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.