Adams dam
Adams
Adams is a privately-owned dam located in Layton, Utah, on Snow Creek. Built in 1915, this earth dam stands at a structural height of 43 feet and has a hydraulic height of 38 feet. With a length of 1620 feet and a storage capacity of 450 acre-feet, Adams primarily serves the purpose of irrigation in the region. The dam is regulated by the Utah Division of Water Rights and undergoes regular state inspections to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations.
Despite its age, Adams has been assessed as being in satisfactory condition and has a high hazard potential due to its location and purpose. The dam has not been modified in recent years, and its last inspection in September 2020 found it to be in compliance with safety standards. While no emergency action plan (EAP) has been prepared for Adams, the dam meets guidelines for risk management measures. With a maximum discharge capacity of 48 cubic feet per second, Adams plays a crucial role in water resource management in Davis County, Utah.
Overall, Adams is a vital piece of infrastructure in the region, providing essential irrigation water for agricultural purposes. As a privately-owned dam, it falls under state jurisdiction and is subject to regulatory oversight by the Utah Division of Water Rights. With its satisfactory condition and regular inspections, Adams continues to be a key player in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in Utah.
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 Adams -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Weber River At I-84 At Uintah | 150 cfs | → |
| Farmington Cr Abv Div Nr Farmington | 8 cfs | → |
| Weber River At Gateway | 264 cfs | → |
| Weber River At Ogden | 118 cfs | → |
| Ogden River Nr Gibson Avenue At Ogden | 250 cfs | → |
| Ogden River Bl Pineview Res Near Huntsville | 177 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Adams.
Boat launches
- Bountiful Lake
- South 7500 West Hooper
- South 7500 West Weber County
- Jordan River Drive 1328, North Salt Lake
- Weber County
Campgrounds
- Bountiful Peak Campground
- Old Maple Campground
- Maples Campground
- Anderson Cove Campground
- Middle Fork Dispersed Camping
- Magpie Campground
Fishing spots
- South Fork Ogden River
- Mill Canyon Fishing Dock And Boardwalk
- Lake Desolation
- Lake Florence
- Lake Lillian
- Chalk Creek
Track Adams 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 Adams
Where does the data for Adams 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 High 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 Adams.