Salt Lake Co.-big Cottonwood (spencer`s)

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateUtah
CountySalt Lake
Nearest CityHOLLADAY
River/StreamBIG COTTONWOOD CREEK
Coordinates40.63117, -111.80442

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height31 ft
Dam Length1,420 ft
Year Completed1984 (42 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage132 acre-ft
Max Storage132 acre-ft
Normal Storage79 acre-ft
Drainage Area48 sq mi
Max Discharge1,030 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerSALT LAKE COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection07/13/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDUT00090
Federal IDUT00090
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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