Salt Lake County School Pond (11th) 14 is an earth dam located in Salt Lake County, Utah, built in 1977. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 29 ft29 ft tall and 1,000 ft long, taller than 65% 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 Salt Lake County School Pond (11th) 14
The primary purpose of Salt Lake County School Pond (11th) 14 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 Salt Lake County Public Works (local government). It impounds the Gravel Pit near Salt Lake City.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 1,000 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 17 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/10/2012. That was over 14 years ago.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Salt Lake |
| Nearest City | Salt Lake City |
| River/Stream | Gravel Pit |
| Coordinates | 40.78352, -111.84744 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 11 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Salt Lake County Public Works |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/10/2012 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00530 |
| Federal ID | UT00530 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |