Centerville Canyon Debris Basin is a gravity dam located in Davis County, Utah, built in 2011. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 45 ft45 ft tall and 150 ft long, taller than 90% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic concrete gravity section and the water level is illustrative.
About Centerville Canyon Debris Basin
The primary purpose of Centerville Canyon Debris Basin is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Davis County Public Works (local government).
The dam stands 45 feet tall and stretches 150 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1 acre-feet. Completed in 2011, 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 06/07/2022.
At 45 feet, this dam is taller than 90% of dams nationwide.
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 |
| Nearest City | Centerville |
| Coordinates | 40.91819, -111.86254 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Year Completed | 2011 (15 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Davis County Public Works |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/07/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT53587 |
| Federal ID | UT53587 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |