Kennecott Smelter Tailings Pond

Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateUtah
CountySalt Lake
Nearest CityNONE - DRAINS TO MUD
River/StreamJORDAN RIVER - OFFSTREAM
Coordinates40.77101, -112.13169

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height154 ft
Dam Length5,800 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage3,000 acre-ft
Max Storage3,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage300 acre-ft
Drainage Area7 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeTailings
OwnerKENNECOTT UTAH COPPER, LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection07/11/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDUT00432
Federal IDUT00432
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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