West Jordan City Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
West Jordan City, located in Salt Lake County, Utah, is home to a private flood risk reduction dam regulated by the Utah Division of Water Rights.
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Summary
This earth dam, standing at a structural height of 9 feet and a hydraulic height of 2 feet, plays a crucial role in protecting the area from potential flooding, with a normal storage capacity of 52.3 acre-feet. The dam spans 683 feet in length and is situated within a drainage area of 16.08 square miles, with a maximum discharge capacity of 17.5 cubic feet per second.
Despite its low hazard potential, the condition assessment of the dam is currently marked as "Not Rated," with no recent inspection or maintenance records available. However, the dam is equipped with a 40-foot spillway and is regularly inspected with a frequency of every 5 years. While the risk management measures and emergency preparedness protocols for this dam are not specified in the data, West Jordan City's flood risk reduction structure serves as a vital component in safeguarding the local community and environment against potential water-related disasters.
Dam Length |
683 |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
2 |
Drainage Area |
16.08 |
Nid Storage |
52.3 |
Structural Height |
9 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
9 |
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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.
West Jordan City