Laney, Stephen

DRY CREEK· Utah, Utah· Earth·
Significant Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Private

Key Takeaway

Laney, Stephen is classified as significant hazard in Utah. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Length150 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Normal Storage18 acre-ft
Max Discharge3 cfs
NID IDUT54050

Safety Information

Significant Hazard

No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.

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

STEPHEN LANEY

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Laney, Stephen?

Laney, Stephen is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Laney, Stephen?

Laney, Stephen is owned by STEPHEN LANEY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Laney, Stephen?

Laney, Stephen serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. 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.