Farmland Reserve, INC. - Neponset
Key Takeaway
Farmland Reserve, INC. - Neponset is classified as significant hazard in Utah. It was completed in 1924 and is 102 years old. Its primary use is irrigation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Length | 1,850 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 6.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 6.0K acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 14 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 147 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1924 (102 years old) |
| NID ID | UT00225 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
FARMLAND RESERVE, INC. LDS CHURCH
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Farmland Reserve, INC. - Neponset?
Farmland Reserve, INC. - Neponset 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 Farmland Reserve, INC. - Neponset?
Farmland Reserve, INC. - Neponset is owned by FARMLAND RESERVE, INC. LDS CHURCH (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Farmland Reserve, INC. - Neponset built?
Farmland Reserve, INC. - Neponset was completed in 1924, making it 102 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 Farmland Reserve, INC. - Neponset?
Farmland Reserve, INC. - Neponset 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 Farmland Reserve, INC. - Neponset last inspected?
Farmland Reserve, INC. - Neponset was last inspected on June 8, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.