U. S. Steel Corp. Tailings (Lower) Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
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Summary
S. Steel Corp. Tailings (Lower) is a privately owned tailings dam located in Carbon County, Utah. This dam, completed in 1984, serves the primary purpose of storing tailings from the U. S. Steel Corp. operations. The dam has a hydraulic height of 29 feet and a structural height of 33 feet, with a storage capacity of 300 acre-feet.
Managed by the Utah Division of Water Rights, the U. S. Steel Corp. Tailings (Lower) dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by the state authorities to ensure its safe operation. With a low hazard potential and a condition assessment of "Not Rated," this dam poses minimal risk to surrounding communities. Although the dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place, regular inspections are conducted every five years to monitor its condition and safety.
Overall, the U. S. Steel Corp. Tailings (Lower) dam is a well-maintained structure that plays a crucial role in managing the tailings produced by the U. S. Steel Corp. operations. With state oversight and regular inspections, this dam continues to operate safely and efficiently, protecting the environment and surrounding communities from potential risks.
Year Completed |
1984 |
River Or Stream |
PRICE RIVER - OFFSTREAM |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
29 |
Nid Storage |
300 |
Structural Height |
33 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
33 |
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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.
U. S. Steel Corp. Tailings (Lower)
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