Highland City Pressure Pond Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 4, 2025

Highland City Pressure Pond, located in Highland, Utah, is a privately owned water resource regulated by the Utah Division of Water Rights.


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Summary

Built in 1997, this earth dam structure is designed to hold a maximum storage capacity of 32.5 acre-feet of water from the American Fork River. With a hydraulic height of 20 feet and a structural height of 23 feet, the pond serves as a crucial water source for the area while also posing a high hazard potential.

Despite its high hazard potential, the condition assessment of the Highland City Pressure Pond is rated as satisfactory. Regular inspections are conducted, with the last inspection taking place in June 2020. The pond is equipped with emergency action plans, although details on their preparation and guidelines compliance are not specified in the data. The dam's risk assessment, risk management measures, and inundation maps status are also not provided, leaving room for further exploration of the safety and management practices in place for this important water resource in the region.

Overall, Highland City Pressure Pond stands as a vital structure in the water infrastructure of Utah, providing essential storage for water from the American Fork River. As a privately owned and state-regulated facility, its operation, inspection, and enforcement are overseen by the Utah Division of Water Rights. With a high hazard potential but a satisfactory condition assessment, the pond serves as a reminder of the importance of proper maintenance and emergency preparedness in managing water resources in the face of climate challenges and increasing water demands.

Year Completed

1997

Dam Length

500

River Or Stream

American Fork River

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

20

Nid Storage

32.5

Structural Height

23

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

23
       
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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.