Paredes Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Paredes, Astrid is a private-owned dam located in Salt Lake, Utah, regulated by the Utah Division of Water Rights.


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Summary

The primary purpose of this dam is flood risk reduction, with a hydraulic height of 5.53 feet and a structural height of 5.78 feet. It has a normal storage capacity of 6.89 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 20.2 cubic feet per second. While the dam's hazard potential is considered significant, its condition assessment is currently not rated.

Despite lacking certain data such as the year completed and condition assessment date, Paredes, Astrid is subject to regular inspections every 5 years to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. The dam does not have an emergency action plan (EAP) prepared, and its risk assessment and management measures are currently unspecified. Furthermore, there are no inundation maps prepared for the area surrounding the dam, which could be crucial for emergency response and risk mitigation in the event of a breach or overflow.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the management and safety of dams, Paredes, Astrid presents an intriguing case study. With its significant hazard potential and lack of certain risk assessment measures, there is a clear need for further evaluation and preparedness efforts to ensure the resilience of this structure in the face of potential flooding events. The dam's location in a densely populated area underscores the importance of proactive risk management and emergency planning to protect both the surrounding community and the integrity of the dam itself.

Dam Length

412

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

5.53

Nid Storage

6.89

Structural Height

5.78

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

6
       
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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.