Davis/weber County Canal Co. Kaysville
Davis/weber County Canal Co. Kaysville is an earth dam located in Davis County, Utah, built in 1992. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Davis/weber County Canal Co. Kaysville
The primary purpose of Davis/weber County Canal Co. Kaysville is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Davis & Weber Counties Canal Company (local government). It impounds the Holmes Creek near Kaysville.
The dam stands 24 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 29 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1992, the structure is 34 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 06/13/2023.
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 | Davis |
| Nearest City | Kaysville |
| River/Stream | Holmes Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.05748, -111.90577 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Year Completed | 1992 (34 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | DAVIS & WEBER COUNTIES CANAL COMPANY |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/13/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00736 |
| Federal ID | UT00736 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |