Provo City - Slate Canyon Db No. 2 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Provo City - Slate Canyon Db No.


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Summary

2 is a vital flood risk reduction structure located in Utah, specifically in the Slate Canyon area of Provo. Completed in 1984, this earth dam stands at a structural height of 38 feet and serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Slate Canyon river or stream. With a hydraulic height of 21 feet and a storage capacity of 47 acre-feet, this dam plays a crucial role in mitigating potential flooding in the region.

Managed by the Utah Division of Water Rights, Provo City - Slate Canyon Db No. 2 has a fair condition assessment and a high hazard potential. The dam is regularly inspected and meets state regulations for permitting, inspection, and enforcement. Its last inspection took place in September 2020, with a frequency of every two years. Despite being categorized as high risk, the dam continues to effectively reduce flood risks in the area, demonstrating its importance in water resource management.

This dam is a key component in the flood risk reduction infrastructure of Provo, providing protection to the surrounding community from potential inundation. With its strategic location and design features, Provo City - Slate Canyon Db No. 2 stands as a critical structure in safeguarding against flooding events and ensuring the resilience of water resources in the region.

Year Completed

1984

Dam Length

435

River Or Stream

SLATE CANYON

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

21

Drainage Area

5.9

Nid Storage

47

Structural Height

38

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

38
       
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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.