Kennecott Mine Small Reservoir

Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateUtah
CountySalt Lake
Nearest CityMIDVALE
River/StreamBINGHAM CREEK
Coordinates40.56614, -112.08254

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height40 ft
Dam Length510 ft
Year Completed1961 (65 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage70 acre-ft
Max Storage70 acre-ft
Normal Storage61 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeTailings
OwnerKENNECOTT UTAH COPPER , LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection06/21/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDUT00395
Federal IDUT00395
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

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