Ranch in Moroni, Utah for Sale
Located in Moroni, Utah, this 791+- acre ranch has incredible assets. Comprising of rolling hills and alfalfa hay fields, the ranch has creek frontage to the Sanpitch River and a powerful water well with tremendous capabilities. The water well produces from over 5,000 feet deep in the earth, and has pure drinking water that produces 450 gallons per minute and reaches the surface at 118 degrees.
Property assets:
- 791+- acres
- 5,300+ ft deep water well
- Perforated at 2,200 to 2,800 feet
- Cased to 3,400 feet
- 13 3/8″ and 10″ inside
- Open hole to 5,000 feet deep
- Produces 375 PSI water pressure at well head
- 450 Gallons per minute production
- 118 degrees farenheit temperature when water hits surface
- Perforated at 2,200 to 2,800 feet
- Water Rights – 65-1854, 65-2613, 65-3474, 65-3665
- One (1) mile of 8″ water line with risers for side-roll irrigation
- 36 KW Hydroelectric generator
Domestic Water Well Facts
A domestic well requires 32,585 gallons per household per year, and an additional 32,585 gallons for exterior use (landscaping & livestock). This provides for approximately 725 homes and yards in the Sanpete Valley.
Water Quality Facts
Water quality was tested by Mr. Jerry Olds, State of Utah water engineer. According to Mr. Olds and Frank Molden, Geologist, and Frank Turner, Geologist, it is the only known well in the state of Utah to have pure soft drinking water from these depths. The water is soft, containing 278 PPM of solids and is excellent drinking water.
Rated highest in quality in all categories:
- Aquaculture
- Agriculture
- Culinary (human consumption)
- Industrial
- The cost of completion of the water well was approximately $4,000,000 in 1976 related from the drilling company foreman.
Irrigated Hay Fields & Rolling Hills–Excellent Development Land
The property has creek water rights and also has historically used the water well production to irrigate approximately 35 acres of land for alfalfa and hay production. These fields are watered from the 8″ water line with risers, utilizing side roll sprinkler systems. The balance of the property is in low rolling hills that have beautiful views of the surrounding mountain ranges. Access is good via main county roads, and the well has a high enough flow to provide domestic water for hundreds of homes. This property is only 1.5 hours south of Salt Lake City and the climate is pleasant.
Creek Frontage & Fishing
The property has Sanpitch River Frontage, which has great fishing and great locations for riverfront homes or country homes on irrigated acreage adjacent to the river.
