Dutch Canyon Dam - Midway Irrigation

Wasatch, Utah· Built 2007· Earth·
High Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Dutch Canyon Dam - Midway Irrigation is classified as high hazard in Utah. It was completed in 2007 and is 19 years old. Its primary use is irrigation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage58 acre-ft
Normal Storage47 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge20 cfs
Year Completed2007 (19 years old)
NID IDUT53205

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

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

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: July 18, 2023
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Utah Division of Water Rights

Ownership

MIDWAY IRRIGATION COMPANY

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dutch Canyon Dam - Midway Irrigation?

Dutch Canyon Dam - Midway Irrigation is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Dutch Canyon Dam - Midway Irrigation?

Dutch Canyon Dam - Midway Irrigation is owned by MIDWAY IRRIGATION COMPANY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dutch Canyon Dam - Midway Irrigation built?

Dutch Canyon Dam - Midway Irrigation was completed in 2007, making it 19 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 Dutch Canyon Dam - Midway Irrigation?

Dutch Canyon Dam - Midway Irrigation 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 Dutch Canyon Dam - Midway Irrigation last inspected?

Dutch Canyon Dam - Midway Irrigation was last inspected on July 18, 2023. 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.