Jordan Valley Water Purification Upper
Jordan Valley Water Purification Upper is an earth dam located in Salt Lake County, Utah, built in 1981. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Jordan Valley Water Purification Upper
The primary purpose of Jordan Valley Water Purification Upper is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Jordan Valley Water Conservancy Dist. (public utility). It impounds the Jordan River - Offstream near Bluffdale.
The dam stands 44 feet tall and stretches 1,500 feet across, has a storage capacity of 550 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1981, the structure is 45 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/31/2023.
At 44 feet, this dam is taller than 90% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Utah dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Salt Lake |
| Nearest City | Bluffdale |
| River/Stream | Jordan River - Offstream |
| Coordinates | 40.47185, -111.96410 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 550 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 550 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | JORDAN VALLEY WATER CONSERVANCY DIST. |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/31/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00409 |
| Federal ID | UT00409 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |