Kennecott Smelter Kessler Cnyn #06 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 15, 2025
Kennecott Smelter Kessler Cnyn #06 is a private dam located in KENNECOTT SMELTER, Utah, along the Kessler Canyon river or stream.
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Summary
Managed by the Utah Division of Water Rights, this dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction in the Salt Lake County. With a hydraulic height of 13 feet and a structural height of 15 feet, this earth dam spans 3200 feet in length and has a storage capacity of 71 acre-feet.
Despite being classified as having a significant hazard potential, the condition of the Kennecott Smelter Kessler Cnyn #06 dam is currently not rated. The last inspection was conducted in August 2019, with a frequency of every three years. While there is no emergency action plan prepared for this dam, it is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state of Utah to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. The dam's location and capacity make it a crucial infrastructure for managing flood risks in the area, contributing to the overall water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region.
Dam Length |
3200 |
River Or Stream |
KESSLER CANYON |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
13 |
Drainage Area |
6 |
Nid Storage |
71 |
Structural Height |
15 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
15 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Kennecott Smelter Kessler Cnyn #06