South Ogden Equalizing Reservoir 13
South Ogden Equalizing Reservoir 13 is an earth dam located in Weber County, Utah, built in 1950. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About South Ogden Equalizing Reservoir 13
South Ogden Equalizing Reservoir 13 is a dam in Weber, Utah. The dam is owned by Bureau Of Reclamation (federal). It impounds the Ogden River.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 869 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 12 acre-feet. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 09/16/2021.
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 | Weber |
| River/Stream | Ogden River |
| Coordinates | 41.19510, -111.93880 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 869 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 12 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 12 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 12 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | BUREAU OF RECLAMATION |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 09/16/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT53702 |
| Federal ID | UT53702S001 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |