Salt Lake Co.-Big Cottonwood (Spencer`S)

Utah — Salt Lake County — BIG COTTONWOOD CREEK

Location

StateUtah
CountySalt Lake
RiverBIG COTTONWOOD CREEK
Coordinates40.63117, -111.80442

Physical Characteristics

NID Height31 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length1,420 ft
NID Storage132 acre-ft
Max Storage132 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJuly 13, 2022
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1984
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerSALT LAKE COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS

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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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