Davis–Weber Canal

From its head, the open canal immediately flows west under the eastbound lanes of Interstate 84 before reaching its first enclosure.

From there it continues northwesterly along the southern edge of South Weber, at the base of the plateau upon which Hill AFB is located.

The slope of the edge of the plateau is particularly steep as the still enclosed canal passes through Riverdale to the northernmost tip of Hill AFB, just east of Interstate 15 (I‑15).

Just after turning south, the canal leaves Riverdale and briefly passes through the eastern edge of the city of Roy.

Just before crossing under South 1500 East, the canal opens once again, but continues its east-southeasterly course until it reaches University Park Boulevard/North 1200 West.

After entering Layton, the still open canal continues its east-southeasterly course through residential neighborhoods, but becomes enclosed once again, just before crossing under North 1000 East.

At about 550 East, the canal turns slightly to a more easterly course before passing under North Hill Field Road (Utah State Route 232).

The original canal was built by the DWCCC in the mid 1880s to provide water for agricultural needs[4]: 1  and eventually extended 23 miles (37 km) south to reach Fruit Heights.

Although the third dam was built by the United States Bureau of Reclamation, it is still operated by the DWCCC, with financial support from the Weber Basin Water Conservancy District.

As of 2004, the secondary water was supplied by the canal in parts of Layton and Kaysville, as well as for the cities of Clinton and West Point.