Weber Basin Equalizing Reservoir-west Sand Ridge Dam
Weber Basin Equalizing Reservoir-west Sand Ridge Dam is an earth dam located in Davis County, Utah, built in 1961. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Weber Basin Equalizing Reservoir-west Sand Ridge Dam
Weber Basin Equalizing Reservoir-west Sand Ridge Dam is a dam in Davis, Utah. The dam is owned by Bureau Of Reclamation (federal).
The dam stands 13 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 18 acre-feet. Completed in 1961, 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.
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 |
| Coordinates | 41.12100, -111.94319 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 18 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | BUREAU OF RECLAMATION |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT50467 |
| Federal ID | UT50467 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |