Laney, Stephen
Laney, Stephen is an earth dam located in Utah County, Utah. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Laney, Stephen
The primary purpose of Laney, Stephen 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 Stephen Laney (private). It impounds the Dry Creek.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 150 feet across, and has a storage capacity of 17 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.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Utah |
| River/Stream | Dry Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.04561, -111.77838 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 2 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | STEPHEN LANEY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT54050 |
| Federal ID | UT54050 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |