Weber Basin Equalizing Reservoir 17.8
Weber Basin Equalizing Reservoir 17.8 is an earth dam located in Davis County, Utah, built in 1967. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Weber Basin Equalizing Reservoir 17.8
Weber Basin Equalizing Reservoir 17.8 is a dam in Davis, Utah. The dam is owned by Bureau Of Reclamation (federal). It impounds the Os Davis-weber Aqueduct.
The dam stands 22 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 25 acre-feet. Completed in 1967, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 11/03/2021.
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 |
| River/Stream | Os Davis-weber Aqueduct |
| Coordinates | 40.88780, -111.85810 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | BUREAU OF RECLAMATION |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 11/03/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT10218 |
| Federal ID | UT10218 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |