Santaquin Wastewater Lagoons
Santaquin Wastewater Lagoons is an earth dam located in Utah County, Utah, built in 2003. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Santaquin Wastewater Lagoons
The primary purpose of Santaquin Wastewater Lagoons 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 Santaquin City (private).
The dam stands 42 feet tall and stretches 555 feet across, and has a storage capacity of 387 acre-feet. Completed in 2003, 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 07/06/2022.
At 42 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Utah |
| Nearest City | Santaquin |
| Coordinates | 39.97926, -111.81015 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Length | 555.6 ft |
| Year Completed | 2003 (23 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 387 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 387 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 15 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | SANTAQUIN CITY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/06/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT50456 |
| Federal ID | UT50456 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |