Kennecott Smelter Kessler Cnyn #11
Utah — Salt Lake County — KESSLER CANYON
Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Salt Lake |
| River | KESSLER CANYON |
| Coordinates | 40.71046, -112.16893 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 51 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 1,715 ft |
| NID Storage | 388 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 388 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | — |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | June 15, 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | 3 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1980 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | KENNECOTT UTAH COPPER, LLC |
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About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.