Kelly Canyon Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Kelly Canyon is a private water resource located in Weber, Utah, managed by the Utah Division of Water Rights.


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Summary

With a primary purpose of recreation, this earth dam stands at a structural height of 40 feet and a length of 350 feet along the Kelley Canyon stream. Despite having no specific storage or discharge data available, the dam is considered to have a significant hazard potential and is inspected every two years to ensure its safety and compliance with regulatory standards.

Situated in the picturesque city of Huntsville, Kelly Canyon offers an idyllic setting for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy various recreational activities. The dam's location near the Omaha District provides a serene escape for visitors seeking to explore the natural beauty of the surrounding area. While the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, its enforcement, inspection, and permitting processes are diligently carried out by the Utah Division of Water Rights to uphold safety measures and regulatory compliance.

As a popular destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts, Kelly Canyon serves as both a recreational hotspot and a vital water management structure in the region. With its significant hazard potential and routine inspections, this earth dam stands as a testament to the importance of maintaining and regulating water resources for both safety and environmental preservation. Whether for leisurely activities or educational purposes, Kelly Canyon offers a unique opportunity to appreciate the intersection of water management and natural landscapes in the heart of Utah.

Dam Length

350

River Or Stream

KELLEY CANYON

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Structural Height

40

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

40
       
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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.