Alexander Canyon - Halliday

ALEXANDER CREEK· Summit, Utah· Built 1977· Earth·
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Alexander Canyon - Halliday is classified as low hazard in Utah. It was completed in 1977 and is 49 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Length500 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage50 acre-ft
Normal Storage35 acre-ft
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Year Completed1977 (49 years old)
NID IDUT00658

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: July 22, 2021
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Utah Division of Water Rights

Ownership

TERESA H. CLAWSON

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Alexander Canyon - Halliday?

Alexander Canyon - Halliday is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Alexander Canyon - Halliday?

Alexander Canyon - Halliday is owned by TERESA H. CLAWSON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Alexander Canyon - Halliday built?

Alexander Canyon - Halliday was completed in 1977, making it 49 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Alexander Canyon - Halliday?

Alexander Canyon - Halliday serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

When was Alexander Canyon - Halliday last inspected?

Alexander Canyon - Halliday was last inspected on July 22, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.