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Facilities in Operation

Storage Dams

1     

Canals

6.6 mi     

Laterals

0.9 mi     


Storage Facilities

Carriage Facilities

Main Canal

Location

Generally south from Newton Dam along west side of Clarkston Creek.

Construction period

1946-1947  

Length

0.6 mi  

Diversion capacity

24.7 cfs  

Typical section concrete lined:

 

   Bottom width

3.9 ft  

   Side slopes

1.5:1  

   Water depth

1.8 ft  


East Canal

Location

From the end of Main Canal generally south to a point about 1 mile east of Newton, Utah.

Construction period

1946-1947  

Length

2 mi  

Diversion capacity

9 cfs  

Typical section in earth:

 

   Bottom width

3 ft  

   Side slopes

1.5:1  

   Water depth

1 ft  


Highline Canal

Location

From end of Main Canal generally southwest to a point about 1.5 miles west of Newton, Utah.

Construction period

1946-1947  

Length

4 mi  

Diversion capacity

17.7 cfs  

Typical section concrete lined:

 

   Bottom width

3 ft  

   Side slopes

1.5:1  

   Water depth

1 ft  

 

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