Salt Lake County - Sugarhouse
Salt Lake County - Sugarhouse is an earth dam located in Salt Lake County, Utah, built in 1984. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Salt Lake County - Sugarhouse
The primary purpose of Salt Lake County - Sugarhouse 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 Parley`s Creek near Salt Lake City.
The dam stands 35 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 120 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 51 square miles. Completed in 1984, the structure is 42 years old.
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 07/13/2022.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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 | Salt Lake City |
| River/Stream | Parley`s Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.72518, -111.85244 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 51 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | SALT LAKE COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/13/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00539 |
| Federal ID | UT00539 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |