Salt Lake County 17th & 17 (92-57-74md) Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Salt Lake County 17th & 17 (92-57-74md) is a private dam located in Salt Lake, Utah, specifically in the city of SALT LAKE.


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Summary

Constructed in 1992, this earth-type dam stands at a structural height of 32 feet and has a length of 100 feet. Its primary purpose is flood risk reduction along the EMIGRATION CREEK, with a storage capacity of 37 acre-feet and a drainage area of 59 square miles.

Managed by the Utah Division of Water Rights, this dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by state authorities to ensure its safety and functionality. With a low hazard potential and a condition assessment that is currently not rated, the dam serves as a crucial infrastructure for mitigating flood risks in the area. Despite not having a detailed risk assessment or emergency action plan in place, the dam remains a vital component in the local water resource management strategy.

As an essential part of the flood control system in Salt Lake County, the 17th & 17 dam plays a significant role in protecting the surrounding communities from potential flood events. With its strategic location and design, this dam exemplifies the importance of proper water resource management and infrastructure maintenance in ensuring the safety and sustainability of the region's water supply and climate resilience efforts.

Year Completed

1992

Dam Length

100

River Or Stream

EMIGRATION CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Drainage Area

59

Nid Storage

37

Structural Height

32

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

32
       
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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.