Large Bingham Reservoir Distilling Basin is an earth dam located in Salt Lake County, Utah. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 28 ft28 ft tall and 1 ft long, taller than 62% 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 Large Bingham Reservoir Distilling Basin
The primary purpose of Large Bingham Reservoir Distilling Basin 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 Kennecott Utah Copper (private).
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 1 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1 acre-feet.
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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Salt Lake |
| Nearest City | West Jordan |
| Coordinates | 40.56000, -112.09250 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 1 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Kennecott Utah Copper |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT53994 |
| Federal ID | UT53994 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |