Syracuse City is an earth dam located in Davis County, Utah. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 4 ft4 ft tall and 1,500 ft long. 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 Syracuse City
The primary purpose of Syracuse City is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Syracuse City (private).
The dam stands 4 feet tall and stretches 1,500 feet across, and has a storage capacity of 37 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 | Davis |
| Coordinates | 41.07719, -112.06698 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 4 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,500 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 14 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Syracuse City |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT54057 |
| Federal ID | UT54057 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |