Old Fort Pond well pump power supply
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Project ID: 7485
Status: Proposed
Fiscal Year: 2026
Submitted By:
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Project Manager: Josue Hernandez
PM Agency: Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
PM Office: Northeastern Region
Lead: Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
WRI Region: Northeastern
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Description:
Facilitate a power supply for an inground water well pump to provide additional water to the Old Fort Ponds community fishery.
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Location:
The project will take place at the Old Fort Ponds community fishery in Vernal, UT.
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Project Need
Need For Project:
Community fisheries are an integral part of the fishing community. Old Fort Ponds are no exception to this. Old Fort Pond community fishery has been providing a great opportunity for inexperienced anglers as well as seasoned fishermen. In order to maintain a great opportunity for the community, we need to maintain a stable water source. This project will facilitate the ability to provide power for an inground well pump located near the ponds. The additional water supply will help our efforts to maintain a stable water level throughout the season.
Objectives:
Provide additional water source by the installation of electrical power to an onsite well pump. Installation includes the addition of a power pole to be located on the street side of the Old Fort Ponds. The installation of a service pole and mast with 100 amp meter, 100 amp panel, and 20 amp feed to the water well pump enclosure.
Project Location/Timing Justification (Why Here? Why Now?):
The project will be on site at the Old Fort Ponds community fishery located at 2404 North 3250 West, Vernal. 84078. The completion of this project will be in mid to late summer depending on proposal approval, procurement of materials, and necessary permits and inspections have been completed. This project will facilitate power to bring needed water supply to the ponds to maintain a stable water table throughout the season.
Relation To Management Plan:
Old Fort Ponds WMA Plan
Fire / Fuels:
N/A
Water Quality/Quantity:
Project will help with increased water quantity during critical times when the irrigation canals do not have water available for delivery to the ponds.
Compliance:
Necessary permitting and inspection will be filed with Uintah County.
Methods:
Installation of the street power pole will be conducted by PacifiCorp. The installation of a service pole and mast with 100 amp meter, 100 amp panel, and 20 amp feed to water well pump enclosure will be performed by a licensed electrical technician.
Monitoring:
The project leader will supervise each phase of the project until completion. Regular monitoring will be implemented in the running maintenance task list for the compound.
Partners:
N/A
Future Management:
Routine maintenance will be added to the running task list for Old Fort Ponds to be performed by the WMA maintenance technician.
Sustainable Uses of Natural Resources:
This project will provide critical additional infrastructure to maintain the community fishery and ensure a stable water source for the aquatic species found thereof.
| Budget | WRI/DWR | Other | Budget Total | In-Kind | Grand Total |
| $18,550.00 | $0.00 | $18,550.00 | $0.00 | $18,550.00 |
| Item | Description | WRI | Other | In-Kind | Year |
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| Materials and Supplies | 20 ft. power pole, various fittings, and wire to take power from the street to the property. | $5,600.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 2026 |
| Contractual Services | PacifiCorp cost to provide power to the property's side of the street. | $6,000.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 2026 |
| Contractual Services | Hired electrician to perform the labor | $4,000.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 2026 |
| Other | unexpected Incidentals | $750.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 2026 |
| Equipment Rental/Use | Rental equipment of Telehand, trencher, post hole digger | $1,400.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 2026 |
| Other | Permits, fees, drawings, schematics | $800.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 2026 |
| Funding | WRI/DWR | Other | Funding Total | In-Kind | Grand Total |
| $18,550.00 | $0.00 | $18,550.00 | $0.00 | $18,550.00 |
| Source | Phase | Description | Amount | Other | In-Kind | Year |
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| Habitat Council Account | $18,550.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 2026 |
Species
| Species | "N" Rank | HIG/F Rank | ||||
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| Bluegill | R3 | |||||
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| Largemouth Bass | R3 | |||||
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| Rainbow Trout | R5 | |||||
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| Tiger Muskellunge | R3 | |||||
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Habitats
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| Open Water | ||||
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Project Comments
| Comment | 03/04/2025 | Type: 2 | Commenter: Alison Whittaker |
| Please add point features to your map showing where the power pole will be as well as the pump house. Thanks. | |||
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Map Features
| ID | Feature Category | Action | Treatement/Type |
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| 3218 | Other point feature | ||
| 3219 | Other point feature |
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