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Kennecott Mine Bingham Creek is a privately owned water supply dam located in Midvale, Utah. 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 |
River_Or_Stream | BINGHAM CREEK |
Dam_Length | 1175 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Hydraulic_Height | 69 |
Drainage_Area | 17.3 |
Nid_Storage | 2140 |
Structural_Height | 77 |
Hazard_Potential | High |
Nid_Height | 77 |