Riverton City - 3200 West Pond
Riverton City - 3200 West Pond is an earth dam located in Salt Lake County, Utah, built in 2000. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Riverton City - 3200 West Pond
The primary purpose of Riverton City - 3200 West Pond is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Riverton City (private).
The dam stands 16 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 94 acre-feet. Completed in 2000, the structure is 26 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 09/27/2023.
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 | Salt Lake |
| Nearest City | Riverton |
| Coordinates | 40.50328, -111.96783 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 10 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | RIVERTON CITY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/27/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00865 |
| Federal ID | UT00865 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |