Farmland Reserve, INC. - Shearing Corral

SHEARING CORRAL CREEK· Rich, Utah· Built 1901· Earth·
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Farmland Reserve, INC. - Shearing Corral is classified as low hazard in Utah. It was completed in 1901 and is 125 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Length350 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage57 acre-ft
Normal Storage57 acre-ft
Drainage Area5 sq mi
Year Completed1901 (125 years old)
NID IDUT00420

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 8, 2022
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. - Shearing Corral?

Farmland Reserve, INC. - Shearing Corral 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. - Shearing Corral?

Farmland Reserve, INC. - Shearing Corral 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. - Shearing Corral built?

Farmland Reserve, INC. - Shearing Corral was completed in 1901, making it 125 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. - Shearing Corral?

Farmland Reserve, INC. - Shearing Corral 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. - Shearing Corral last inspected?

Farmland Reserve, INC. - Shearing Corral was last inspected on June 8, 2022. 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.