Kelly Canyon is an earth dam located in Weber County, Utah. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 40 ft40 ft tall and 350 ft long, taller than 86% 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 Kelly Canyon
The primary purpose of Kelly Canyon is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Green Hill Homeowners` Association (private). It impounds the Kelley Canyon near Huntsville.
The dam stands 40 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across.
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 09/01/2022.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 86% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Weber |
| Nearest City | Huntsville |
| River/Stream | Kelley Canyon |
| Coordinates | 41.27266, -111.72428 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Green Hill Homeowners` Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 09/01/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00741 |
| Federal ID | UT00741 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |