Kennecott Barney Gold Operation dam
Kennecott Barney Gold Operation
The Kennecott Barney Gold Operation in Utah is a privately owned dam that serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction. Built in 1988, this earth dam stands at a structural height of 40 feet and spans a length of 260 feet. Located in Salt Lake County, the dam is regulated by the Utah Division of Water Rights and undergoes regular inspections and enforcement to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations.
With a low hazard potential and a condition assessment that is currently not rated, the Kennecott Barney Gold Operation dam provides critical flood risk reduction benefits to the surrounding area. Despite not having a designated Emergency Action Plan (EAP) or updated inundation maps, its inspection frequency of 5 years helps to mitigate potential risks and ensure its continued functionality. The dam's storage capacity of 98.5 acre-feet aids in controlling water flow and protecting downstream areas from flooding.
While the Kennecott Barney Gold Operation dam may not have a high risk assessment or detailed risk management measures in place, its essential role in flood risk reduction cannot be understated. As a key component of water resource management in the region, this dam plays a vital role in safeguarding communities and infrastructure from the impacts of extreme weather events. Climate enthusiasts and water resource professionals alike can appreciate the importance of structures like the Kennecott Barney Gold Operation in maintaining the resilience of our water systems in the face of changing climatic conditions.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Kennecott Barney Gold Operation -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Cottonwood Creek @ Jordan River Nr Slc | 38 cfs | → |
| Surplus Canal @ Salt Lake City | 214 cfs | → |
| Jordan River @ 1700 South @ Salt Lake City | 143 cfs | → |
| West Canyon Creek Near Cedar Fort | 0 cfs | → |
| Goggin Drain Near Magna Utah | 137 cfs | → |
| Red Butte Creek At Fort Douglas | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Kennecott Barney Gold Operation.
Boat launches
- Oquirrh Lake Boat Ramp
- Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway Magna
- Redwood Road Salt Lake City
- Jordan River Drive 1328, North Salt Lake
- Bountiful Lake
- North Vineyard Road 4888, Vineyard
Campgrounds
- Deseret Peak Complex
- Willow Park - Lehi
- Camp Kostopulos
- Tanners Flat Campground
- Tanners Flat
- Grantsville Reservoir
Fishing spots
- Mill Canyon Fishing Dock And Boardwalk
- Lake Lillian
- Lake Florence
- Echo Reservoir
- Lake Solitude
- Lake Desolation
Track Kennecott Barney Gold Operation in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Kennecott Barney Gold Operation
Where does the data for Kennecott Barney Gold Operation 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 Low 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.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Kennecott Barney Gold Operation.