Kennecott Smelter Tailings Pond

Utah, Salt Lake County, JORDAN RIVER - OFFSTREAM

Location

StateUtah
CountySalt Lake
RiverJORDAN RIVER - OFFSTREAM
Coordinates40.77101, -112.13169

Physical Characteristics

NID Height154 ft
Dam Height-
Dam Length5,800 ft
NID Storage3,000 acre-ft
Max Storage3,000 acre-ft
Surface Area-

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJuly 11, 2023
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed-
Primary PurposeTailings
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerKENNECOTT 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.

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