CHAPTER 2 - EXISTING STORM DRAINAGE SYSTEM
This section discusses the features that make up the storm drainage facilities in West Jordan. Figure 2-1 shows the existing storm drainage system including natural drainages and major irrigation facilities.
NATURAL DRAINAGES
The City of West Jordan incorporates several natural drainages in the storm drain system. Natural drainages in the City generally flow from west to east or from south to north. The natural drainages serve as outlets for the City's storm drainage system, but in some locations the natural drainages contribute flow to the City's storm drainage system.
Jordan River
The Jordan River is the largest natural drainage in Salt Lake County and is the final outlet for all storm runoff from the City. The Jordan River runs from south to north on the far east side of the City.
Barney's Creek
Barney's Creek originates in the Oquirrh Mountains and terminates at the Airport Detention Basin near 7800 South and Jordan Landing Boulevard where the flows enter the City's storm drainage system. Barney's Creek receives flow from the Unnamed Wash 2, Unnamed Wash 1, Clay Hollow, Barney's Wash, and Dry Wash. After flows from Barney's Creek discharge into the Airport Detention Basin, they are conveyed to the Jordan River in a storm drainage trunk line in 7800 South.
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