High Risk 🌊 Major Dam / Flood Control  ·  Utah

Jordanelle Dam UT

CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE RISK PROFILE  ·  UTAH

8 / 10
Risk Score
Facility Type
🌊 Major Dam / Flood Control
Primary Risk Radius
20
mile zone
Secondary Risk Radius
100
mile zone

// Risk Intelligence

Risk Score8 / 10   High
Facility Type🌊 Major Dam / Flood Control
Operator / BranchUtah Division of Water Resources
Host CountyWasatch County UT
Nearest CityWashington DC
Primary Risk Radius20 miles
Secondary Risk Radius100 miles

// Strategic Significance

Jordanelle Dam on the Provo River is a critical water supply reservoir for the rapidly growing Wasatch Front including Salt Lake City and Utah County. It provides water supply for over 1 million people and recreation on the shores of Jordanelle Reservoir.

// Civilian Impact Assessment

Salt Lake City metro and Utah County with 1.5 million combined residents depend on Jordanelle as a primary water supply. The Wasatch Fault earthquake risk creates a serious compound hazard for this critical water infrastructure.

// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance

US-40, Utah Route 189. Wasatch County Emergency Management coordinates with Utah Division of Water Resources. Wasatch Fault seismic risk is a documented dam safety concern.

// Counties Within Risk Zone