Barney`s Wash (6400west)detention Basin
Barney`s Wash (6400west)detention Basin is an earth dam located in Salt Lake County, Utah, built in 2001. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Barney`s Wash (6400west)detention Basin
The primary purpose of Barney`s Wash (6400west)detention Basin 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 West Jordan City (private). It impounds the Barney`s Wash.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 1,600 feet across, and has a storage capacity of 34 acre-feet. Completed in 2001, the structure is relatively new.
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 10/13/2022.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Salt Lake |
| River/Stream | Barney`s Wash |
| Coordinates | 40.59474, -112.03198 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,600 ft |
| Year Completed | 2001 (25 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | WEST JORDAN CITY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/13/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00809 |
| Federal ID | UT00809 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |