Sargent No 1

ELKHORN DITCH· Summit, Utah· Built 1956· Earth·
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Sargent No 1 is classified as low hazard in Utah. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Length600 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage120 acre-ft
Normal Storage90 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge5 cfs
Year Completed1956 (70 years old)
NID IDUT00268

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: July 20, 2021
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Utah Division of Water Rights

Ownership

ELKHORN DITCH COMPANY

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Sargent No 1?

Sargent No 1 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 Sargent No 1?

Sargent No 1 is owned by ELKHORN DITCH COMPANY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Sargent No 1 built?

Sargent No 1 was completed in 1956, making it 70 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 Sargent No 1?

Sargent No 1 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 Sargent No 1 last inspected?

Sargent No 1 was last inspected on July 20, 2021. 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.