Saratoga Springs - Israel Canyon
Saratoga Springs - Israel Canyon is an earth dam located in Utah County, Utah, built in 2007. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Saratoga Springs - Israel Canyon
The primary purpose of Saratoga Springs - Israel Canyon is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Saratoga Springs (private).
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 47 acre-feet. Completed in 2007, 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 10/03/2023.
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 | Utah |
| Nearest City | Saratoga Springs |
| Coordinates | 40.32327, -111.92313 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 2007 (19 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 3 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/03/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT53346 |
| Federal ID | UT53346 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |