Lindon City Dry Canyon Debris Basin
Lindon City Dry Canyon Debris Basin is an earth dam located in Utah County, Utah, built in 1987. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lindon City Dry Canyon Debris Basin
The primary purpose of Lindon City Dry Canyon Debris Basin 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 Lindon City (local government). It impounds the Dry Wash near Orem.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 457 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 17 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1987, the structure is 39 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/19/2022.
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 | Utah |
| Nearest City | Orem |
| River/Stream | Dry Wash |
| Coordinates | 40.34339, -111.67702 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 457 ft |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 11 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 34 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | LINDON CITY |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/19/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00638 |
| Federal ID | UT00638 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |