Kennecott Smelter Kessler Cnyn #10

Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateUtah
CountySalt Lake
Nearest CityKENNECOTT SMELTER
River/StreamKESSLER CANYON
Coordinates40.71694, -112.18525

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height45 ft
Dam Length1,740 ft
Year Completed1937 (89 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage295 acre-ft
Max Storage295 acre-ft
Normal Storage90 acre-ft
Drainage Area2 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerKENNECOTT UTAH COPPER, LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection06/15/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDUT00485
Federal IDUT00485
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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