Yearns

MANTI CANYON· Sanpete, Utah· Built 1924· Earth· 15 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Federal Government

Key Takeaway

Yearns is classified as low hazard in Utah. It was completed in 1924 and is 102 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 15 ft (taller than 11.8% in UT)
Dam Length314 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage100 acre-ft
Normal Storage1 acre-ft
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge83 cfs
Year Completed1924 (102 years old)
NID IDUT10103

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: August 7, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Utah Division of Water Rights

Ownership

USDA FS

Federal Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Yearns?

Yearns 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 Yearns?

Yearns is owned by USDA FS (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Yearns built?

Yearns was completed in 1924, making it 102 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 Yearns?

Yearns serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Yearns?

Yearns has a dam height of 15 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Yearns last inspected?

Yearns was last inspected on August 7, 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.