Kennecott Sedimentation Pond(96-59-06md) Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 15, 2025
Kennecott Sedimentation Pond(96-59-06md) is a privately owned structure located in Salt Lake County, Utah.
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Summary
Managed by the Utah Division of Water Rights, this off-stream pond serves as a tailings storage facility with a primary purpose of containing tailings material. With a hydraulic height of 15 feet and a structural height of 15 feet, the pond has a storage capacity of 148 acre-feet, providing a low hazard potential according to current assessments.
Although the exact year of completion is unspecified, Kennecott Sedimentation Pond has a length of 2850 feet and is designed as an earth dam structure. Despite not having a condition assessment rating, the pond's inspection frequency is set at every 5 years, with emergency action plans not yet prepared. While the risk management measures and inundation maps are not specified, the structure is under the jurisdiction of the Utah Division of Water Rights, ensuring state regulation, inspection, and enforcement to maintain its functionality and safety for the surrounding area.
Dam Length |
2850 |
River Or Stream |
OFF STREAM |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
15 |
Nid Storage |
148 |
Structural Height |
15 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
15 |
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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.
Kennecott Sedimentation Pond(96-59-06md)