Moab Salt Potash Pond Dam 3a

COLORADO RIVER--OFFSTREAM· Grand, Utah· Built 1970· Earth·
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Moab Salt Potash Pond Dam 3a is classified as low hazard in Utah. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Length4,000 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage300 acre-ft
Normal Storage130 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)
NID IDUT00437

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: September 30, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Utah Division of Water Rights

Ownership

MOAB SALT, INC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Moab Salt Potash Pond Dam 3a?

Moab Salt Potash Pond Dam 3a 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 Moab Salt Potash Pond Dam 3a?

Moab Salt Potash Pond Dam 3a is owned by MOAB SALT, INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Moab Salt Potash Pond Dam 3a built?

Moab Salt Potash Pond Dam 3a was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Moab Salt Potash Pond Dam 3a?

Moab Salt Potash Pond Dam 3a serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

When was Moab Salt Potash Pond Dam 3a last inspected?

Moab Salt Potash Pond Dam 3a was last inspected on September 30, 2020. 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.