Sawtooth Brine Pond #1
Sawtooth Brine Pond #1 is an earth dam located in Millard County, Utah, built in 2013. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Sawtooth Brine Pond #1
The primary purpose of Sawtooth Brine Pond #1 is tailings. Tailings dams contain waste material from mining operations — typically a slurry of finely ground rock left over after valuable minerals have been extracted. These structures require ongoing monitoring because tailings can contain heavy metals and other contaminants. The dam is owned by Sawtooth Caverns, Llc (private).
The dam stands 45 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 6,190 acre-feet. Completed in 2013, 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. 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 05/25/2023.
At 45 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Millard |
| Nearest City | Sugarville |
| Coordinates | 39.48600, -112.56833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 45 ft |
| Year Completed | 2013 (13 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 6,190 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 6,190 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5,740 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Tailings |
| Owner | SAWTOOTH CAVERNS, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/25/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT53584 |
| Federal ID | UT53584 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |