Geologic evaluation of five culinary water facilities and settlement canyon dam for Tooele City, Tooele County, Utah (RI-187)

By: W. R. Lund

This report presents the results of an investigation of geologic conditions at five culinary water facilities maintained by Tooele City Corporation and at Settlement Canyon Dam and reservoir. The facilities include four concrete water tanks and a well field. The purpose of the investigation was to determine if geologic conditions exist which may adversely effect the city's culinary water system or the dam and reservoir. The investigation included a review of available geologic literature, air photo analysis, a helicopter reconnaissance of Middle and Settlement Canyons, and 5 days of field inspection and geologic mapping. Coordination with Tooele City was through Mr. Joe D. England, Tooele City Engineer. The Utah Division of Water Rights Office of Dam Safety reviewed the sections of the report dealing with Settlement Canyon Dam.

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Published: 1984
Pages: 32 p.
Location: Tooele County
Media Type: Paper Publication