Jordan Valley Water Purification Lower is an earth dam located in Salt Lake County, Utah, built in 1982. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 32 ft32 ft tall and 600 ft long, taller than 74% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Jordan Valley Water Purification Lower
The primary purpose of Jordan Valley Water Purification Lower 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 Jordan Valley Water Conservancy Dist. (local government). It impounds the Jordan River - Offstream near None - Drains to Jor.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, has a storage capacity of 46 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1982, the structure is 44 years old.
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 04/14/2022.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Salt Lake |
| Nearest City | None - Drains to Jor |
| River/Stream | Jordan River - Offstream |
| Coordinates | 40.47518, -111.96244 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Jordan Valley Water Conservancy Dist. |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 04/14/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00475 |
| Federal ID | UT00475 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |