Riverton Dam -formerly American Contract
Riverton Dam -formerly American Contract is an earth dam located in Salt Lake County, Utah. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Riverton Dam -formerly American Contract
Riverton Dam -formerly American Contract is a dam in Salt Lake, Utah. The dam is owned by David Larson -majestic Homes (private). It impounds the Unknown near The Jordan River.
The dam stands 15 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 18 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 595 square miles.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 07/15/2003. That was over 23 years ago.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Salt Lake |
| Nearest City | The Jordan River |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 40.51018, -111.92410 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 595 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | DAVID LARSON -MAJESTIC HOMES |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/15/2003 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00781 |
| Federal ID | UT00781 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |