Kennecott Sedimentation Pond(96-59-06md)

OFF STREAM· Salt Lake, Utah· Earth·
Low Hazard Tailings Private

Key Takeaway

Kennecott Sedimentation Pond(96-59-06md) is classified as low hazard in Utah. Its primary use is tailings.

Physical Details

Dam Length2,850 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Normal Storage148 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDUT21471

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
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Utah Division of Water Rights

Ownership

KENNECOTT UTAH COPPER , LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Kennecott Sedimentation Pond(96-59-06md)?

Kennecott Sedimentation Pond(96-59-06md) 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 Kennecott Sedimentation Pond(96-59-06md)?

Kennecott Sedimentation Pond(96-59-06md) is owned by KENNECOTT UTAH COPPER , LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Kennecott Sedimentation Pond(96-59-06md)?

Kennecott Sedimentation Pond(96-59-06md) serves the following purposes: Tailings. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

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.