Lehi City Sandpit Reservoir
Lehi City Sandpit Reservoir is an earth dam located in Utah County, Utah, built in 2014. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lehi City Sandpit Reservoir
The primary purpose of Lehi City Sandpit Reservoir 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 Lehi City (local government).
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 2,000 feet across, and has a storage capacity of 50 acre-feet. Completed in 2014, 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 05/03/2023.
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 | Utah |
| Nearest City | Lehi |
| Coordinates | 40.42169, -111.85189 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 2014 (12 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 90 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | LEHI CITY |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/03/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT53751 |
| Federal ID | UT53751 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |