Utah Dept. Of Transportation Basin 1 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

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Summary

of Transportation Basin 1 is a privately owned structure located in Salt Lake, Utah, that serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction. This earth dam has a hydraulic height of 1.5 feet and a structural height of 6.5 feet, with a total length of 730 feet. It has a normal storage capacity of 12.1 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.13 square miles, making it a significant asset for managing water resources in the area.

Managed by the Utah Division of Water Rights, this dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state, ensuring its structural integrity and effectiveness in flood risk reduction. With a hazard potential rated as significant, it is crucial for the dam to be regularly inspected and maintained to prevent any potential risks. While the condition assessment is currently not rated, the dam's emergency action plan and risk management measures are yet to be fully documented.

Overall, Utah Dept. of Transportation Basin 1 plays a vital role in water resource management in the region, providing essential flood protection and storage capacity. With its location in a high-risk area and significant hazard potential, it is essential for the dam to be closely monitored and maintained to ensure the safety and security of the surrounding community and infrastructure. Further documentation and assessment of its emergency preparedness and risk management measures will be necessary to enhance its effectiveness in mitigating potential hazards and protecting the local environment.

Dam Length

730

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

1.5

Drainage Area

0.13

Nid Storage

12.1

Structural Height

6.5

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

7
       
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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.