Jordanelle Reservoir is a

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in Wasatch County, Utah, United States, just north of

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. Jordanelle Reservoir is fed and drained primarily by the

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, and is impounded by the Jordanelle Dam, an

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. The construction of the dam resulted in the reroutings of both

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and

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(which now run concurrently over the summit of nearby mountains) and the submergence of the towns of Keetley, Hailstone, and Jordanelle.Utah History to Go
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Jordanelle State Park

Construction of the dam started on June 27, 1987, and was completed on April 12, 1993. Jordanelle State Park opened on June 29, 1995. Construction of the dam was challenged by several groups.

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wanted to maintain the natural state of the Provo River. Because of this, a large area at the foot of the dam was converted into an

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.Utah Outdoors website
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in 1976. Mining interests in nearby

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were also concerned, fearing that the reservoir would flood sections of the Ontario silver mine. During the summer months, Jordanelle is a destination for triathletes and runners alike. Because of the State Park's rugged terrain on the Rock Cliff side, sponsors host sprint triathlons in addition to races and ultra marathons.

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Blue Ribbon Fisheries - Jordanelle Reservoir

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Jordanelle Fishing Info
{{authority control Reservoirs in Utah State parks of Utah Lakes of Wasatch County, Utah Buildings and structures in Wasatch County, Utah Protected areas of Wasatch County, Utah Dams in Utah United States Bureau of Reclamation dams Dams completed in 1992 Constructed wetlands 1992 establishments in Utah

Jordanelle State Park

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