Point of the Mountain Raw Water Res is an earth dam located in Salt Lake County, Utah, built in 2006. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 18 ft18 ft tall and 2,713 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Point of the Mountain Raw Water Res
The primary purpose of Point of the Mountain Raw Water Res 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 Metropolitan Water District (private).
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 2,713 feet across, and has a storage capacity of 136 acre-feet. Completed in 2006, the structure is relatively new.
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 05/03/2023.
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 | Draper |
| Coordinates | 40.47785, -111.89839 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,713 ft |
| Year Completed | 2006 (20 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 136 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 136 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Metropolitan Water District |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/03/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT53159 |
| Federal ID | UT53159 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |