Windsor dam
Windsor
Windsor is a privately owned water resource located in Summit County, Utah, along the East Fork Bear River. It is regulated by the Utah Division of Water Rights and is subject to state jurisdiction, permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The dam has not been rated for condition assessment, but it is classified as having a significant hazard potential.
The dam at Windsor does not have a specified primary purpose or dam type, and information regarding its height, length, volume, storage capacity, and other structural details is not provided. However, it is noted that the dam has not been modified in recent years and does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place. The risk assessment, management measures, and other related information are also not available for this site.
Windsor's location within the East Fork Bear River watershed makes it a significant feature for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the area. While specific details about the dam's structure are lacking, its regulatory status and potential hazard level indicate the importance of monitoring and ensuring its safety for the surrounding community and environment.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Windsor -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bear River Near Utah-Wyoming State Line | 727 cfs | → |
| Blacks Fork Near Robertson | 431 cfs | → |
| Blacks Fork Near Millburne | 297 cfs | → |
| Lake Fork River Ab Moon Lake | 338 cfs | → |
| East Fork Of Smiths Fork Near Robertson | 76 cfs | → |
| Lake Fork River Bl Moon Lake Nr Mountain Home | 176 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Windsor.
Campgrounds
- East Fork Bear River
- Christmas Meadows
- Christmas Meadows Campground
- Bear River Campground
- Bear River
- East Fork Bear River Campground
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Source To Confluence With East Fork Bear
- Wilderness Boundary To Mouth
- Stillwater Camp - East Fork
- Source To Mouth
- Wilderness Boundary To Trailhead
- Source To Wilderness Boundary
More reservoirs
Track Windsor in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Windsor
Where does the data for Windsor come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Significant hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Windsor.