Roundy Canyon Reservoir is an earth dam located in Kane County, Utah. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 36 ft36 ft tall and 400 ft long, taller than 82% 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 embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Roundy Canyon Reservoir
The primary purpose of Roundy Canyon Reservoir is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Alton Farmers Association (private).
The dam stands 36 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 54 acre-feet.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 05/27/2021.
At 36 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Kane |
| Coordinates | 37.44352, -112.43435 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 4 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Alton Farmers Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 05/27/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT53828 |
| Federal ID | UT53828 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |