Kennecott Mine Bingham Creek

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateUtah
CountySalt Lake
Nearest CityMIDVALE
River/StreamBINGHAM CREEK
Coordinates40.56355, -112.08282

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height77 ft
Dam Length1,175 ft
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,140 acre-ft
Max Storage2,140 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,560 acre-ft
Drainage Area17 sq mi
Max Discharge147 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerKENNECOTT UTAH COPPER, LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection07/11/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDUT00039
Federal IDUT00039
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Kennecott Mine Small Reservoir 0.2 mi Significant Large Bingham Reservoir Distilling Basin 0.6 mi Significant Kennecott Mill Zone Iv Retention 1.6 mi Low Kennecott Barney Gold Operation 2.3 mi Low Kennecott Barney Gold Operation 2.8 mi Low Kennecott Barney Gold Operation 3.0 mi Low Kennecott Barney Gold Operation 3.2 mi Low West Jordan City 3.4 mi Significant Barney`s Wash (6400west)detention Basin 3.4 mi Significant West Jordan City 4.1 mi Low