Kennecott Smelter Kessler Cnyn #06
Kennecott Smelter Kessler Cnyn #06 is an earth dam located in Salt Lake County, Utah. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Kennecott Smelter Kessler Cnyn #06
The primary purpose of Kennecott Smelter Kessler Cnyn #06 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Kennecott Utah Copper, Llc (private). It impounds the Kessler Canyon near Kennecott Smelter.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 3,200 feet across, has a storage capacity of 71 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/15/2022.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Salt Lake |
| Nearest City | Kennecott Smelter |
| River/Stream | Kessler Canyon |
| Coordinates | 40.72109, -112.19207 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,200 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | KENNECOTT UTAH COPPER, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/15/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00484 |
| Federal ID | UT00484 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |