Kennecott Smelter Kessler Cnyn #10 dam
Kennecott Smelter Kessler Cnyn #10
Kennecott Smelter Kessler Cnyn #10 is a privately owned dam located in Kessler Canyon, Utah, built in 1937 for flood risk reduction. The dam stands at 45 feet tall with a hydraulic height of 36 feet and a length of 1740 feet. It has a normal storage capacity of 90 acre-feet, with a maximum storage capacity of 295 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Utah Division of Water Rights and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safety and effectiveness in flood risk reduction.
Situated in Salt Lake County, Utah, the Kennecott Smelter Kessler Cnyn #10 dam holds significant hazard potential and is categorized as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment. Although the risk management measures, emergency action plan, and inundation maps are not explicitly mentioned in the data, the dam has been inspected as recently as August 2019, with an inspection frequency of every 3 years. The dam's location near the Sacramento District and its association with the Kessler Canyon river/stream make it a crucial structure for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor and study for sustainable management of water resources and flood risk mitigation efforts.
As a key component in flood risk reduction in the region, Kennecott Smelter Kessler Cnyn #10 plays a crucial role in water management and climate resilience efforts. Its design as an earth dam and its history of completion in 1937 highlight its long-standing contribution to the protection of communities and infrastructure from potential flooding events. With its regulated status, regular inspections, and significant hazard potential, this dam serves as a focal point for water resource and climate enthusiasts seeking to understand and promote sustainable water management practices in the area.
Dam data reference
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Kennecott Smelter Kessler Cnyn #10 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Goggin Drain Near Magna Utah | 103 cfs | → |
| Surplus Canal @ Salt Lake City | 218 cfs | → |
| Jordan River @ 1700 South @ Salt Lake City | 145 cfs | → |
| Little Cottonwood Creek @ Jordan River Nr Slc | 37 cfs | → |
| Red Butte Creek At Fort Douglas | 2 cfs | → |
| West Canyon Creek Near Cedar Fort | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Kennecott Smelter Kessler Cnyn #10.
Boat launches
- Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway Magna
- Redwood Road Salt Lake City
- Oquirrh Lake Boat Ramp
- Jordan River Drive 1328, North Salt Lake
- Bountiful Lake
Campgrounds
- Deseret Peak Complex
- Grantsville Reservoir
- Camp Kostopulos
- Cottonwood Campground - Slrd
- Intake Campground
- Intake
Fishing spots
- Mill Canyon Fishing Dock And Boardwalk
- Lake Lillian
- Lake Florence
- Lake Desolation
- Lake Solitude
- Silver Lake
Track Kennecott Smelter Kessler Cnyn #10 in the Snoflo app
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About Kennecott Smelter Kessler Cnyn #10
Where does the data for Kennecott Smelter Kessler Cnyn #10 come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Significant hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
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