Salt Lake County Wasatch Hollow

EMIGRATION CREEK· Salt Lake, Utah· Built 1992· Earth·
Significant Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Private

Key Takeaway

Salt Lake County Wasatch Hollow is classified as significant hazard in Utah. It was completed in 1992 and is 34 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Length100 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Normal Storage37 acre-ft
Drainage Area59 sq mi
Year Completed1992 (34 years old)
NID IDUT00763

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
Last Inspection: September 16, 2021
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Utah Division of Water Rights

Ownership

SALT LAKE COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS ENG. DIV.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Salt Lake County Wasatch Hollow?

Salt Lake County Wasatch Hollow 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 Salt Lake County Wasatch Hollow?

Salt Lake County Wasatch Hollow is owned by SALT LAKE COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS ENG. DIV. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Salt Lake County Wasatch Hollow built?

Salt Lake County Wasatch Hollow was completed in 1992, making it 34 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 Salt Lake County Wasatch Hollow?

Salt Lake County Wasatch Hollow 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.

When was Salt Lake County Wasatch Hollow last inspected?

Salt Lake County Wasatch Hollow was last inspected on September 16, 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.