Pariette Flood Control

PARIETTE DRAW· Uintah, Utah· Built 2003· Gravity·
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Federal Government

Key Takeaway

Pariette Flood Control is classified as low hazard in Utah. It was completed in 2003 and is 23 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Length1,100 ft
Dam TypeGravity
Max Storage900 acre-ft
Normal Storage827 acre-ft
Surface Area300 acres
Year Completed2003 (23 years old)
NID IDUT00401

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
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Utah Division of Water Rights

Ownership

DOI BLM

Federal Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Pariette Flood Control?

Pariette Flood Control 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 Pariette Flood Control?

Pariette Flood Control is owned by DOI BLM (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Pariette Flood Control built?

Pariette Flood Control was completed in 2003, making it 23 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 Pariette Flood Control?

Pariette Flood Control serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

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.