Alexander Canyon - Halliday
Alexander Canyon - Halliday is an earth dam located in Summit County, Utah, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Alexander Canyon - Halliday
The primary purpose of Alexander Canyon - Halliday is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Teresa H. Clawson (private). It impounds the Alexander Creek near Wanship.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 07/22/2021.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Summit |
| Nearest City | Wanship |
| River/Stream | Alexander Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.83259, -111.48856 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | TERESA H. CLAWSON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/22/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00658 |
| Federal ID | UT00658 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |