Kennecott Mine Bingham Creek Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Kennecott Mine Bingham Creek is a privately owned water supply dam located in Midvale, Utah.


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Summary

The dam was completed in 1965 and serves the primary purpose of providing water to the surrounding area. With a hydraulic height of 69 feet and a structural height of 77 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 2,140 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 1,560 acre-feet. The dam is situated on Bingham Creek, with a drainage area of 17.3 square miles and a maximum discharge of 147 cubic feet per second.

Managed by the Utah Division of Water Rights, the dam is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement to ensure its safe operation. Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is deemed satisfactory. The last inspection of the dam was conducted in October 2020, with regular inspections scheduled every 1 year. Kennecott Mine Bingham Creek plays a crucial role in providing water security for the region while also being a point of interest for water resource and climate enthusiasts.

Year Completed

1965

Dam Length

1175

River Or Stream

BINGHAM CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

69

Drainage Area

17.3

Nid Storage

2140

Structural Height

77

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

77
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.