Oquirrh Lake Dam/kennecott Daybreak
Oquirrh Lake Dam/kennecott Daybreak is a gravity dam located in Salt Lake County, Utah, built in 2006. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Oquirrh Lake Dam/kennecott Daybreak
The primary purpose of Oquirrh Lake Dam/kennecott Daybreak is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Daybreak Community Association (private).
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 230 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,100 acre-feet. Completed in 2006, the structure is relatively new.
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 10/31/2023.
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 | South Jordan |
| Coordinates | 40.55003, -111.99749 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 230 ft |
| Year Completed | 2006 (20 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 800 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | DAYBREAK COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/31/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT53257 |
| Federal ID | UT53257 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |