Farmland Reserve, INC. - Saleratus No. 2

SALERATUS CREEK· Rich, Utah· Built 1907· Earth·
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Farmland Reserve, INC. - Saleratus No. 2 is classified as low hazard in Utah. It was completed in 1907 and is 119 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Length350 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage92 acre-ft
Normal Storage85 acre-ft
Drainage Area8 sq mi
Year Completed1907 (119 years old)
NID IDUT00263

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

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

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: June 26, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Utah Division of Water Rights

Ownership

FARMLAND RESERVE, INC. LDS CHURCH

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Farmland Reserve, INC. - Saleratus No. 2?

Farmland Reserve, INC. - Saleratus No. 2 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. 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. - Saleratus No. 2?

Farmland Reserve, INC. - Saleratus No. 2 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. - Saleratus No. 2 built?

Farmland Reserve, INC. - Saleratus No. 2 was completed in 1907, making it 119 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. - Saleratus No. 2?

Farmland Reserve, INC. - Saleratus No. 2 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. - Saleratus No. 2 last inspected?

Farmland Reserve, INC. - Saleratus No. 2 was last inspected on June 26, 2019. 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.