Centerville Canyon Debris Basin Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Centerville Canyon Debris Basin, located in Centerville, Utah, is a crucial infrastructure designed for Flood Risk Reduction by ESI Engineering, Inc.


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Summary

Completed in 2011, this gravity dam stands at a structural height of 44.8 feet and has a hydraulic height of 43.8 feet. With a storage capacity of 1.9 acre-feet, this debris basin plays a vital role in mitigating potential hazards from high-risk flooding events in the region. The state-regulated facility is under the jurisdiction of the Utah Division of Water Rights, ensuring its proper maintenance and adherence to safety regulations.

Despite its relatively small size, the Centerville Canyon Debris Basin has a high hazard potential due to its location in a flood-prone area. However, a recent inspection in August 2020 deemed its condition as satisfactory, highlighting its effectiveness in managing flood risks. The facility's Emergency Action Plan (EAP) status and risk management measures remain unspecified, suggesting that there may be room for improvement in emergency preparedness and response. With its strategic placement and design, the Centerville Canyon Debris Basin serves as a critical piece of infrastructure in safeguarding the community from potential flooding disasters.

Year Completed

2011

Dam Length

150

Primary Dam Type

Gravity

Hydraulic Height

43.8

Nid Storage

1.9

Structural Height

44.8

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

45
       
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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.