Center Creek No. 3 dam
Center Creek No. 3
Center Creek No. 3, a private irrigation structure located in Center Creek, Utah, stands as a testament to the region's water resource management history. Built in 1886, this earth dam serves the primary purpose of irrigation, storing 100 acre-feet of water with a normal storage capacity of 86 acre-feet. The dam boasts a hydraulic height of 31 feet and a structural height of 33 feet, playing a crucial role in diverting water from Center Creek for agricultural use.
Managed by the Utah Division of Water Rights, Center Creek No. 3 is subject to state regulations, inspections, and enforcement measures, ensuring its safe operation and maintenance. Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, the dam is currently assessed to be in fair condition. With its location in Wasatch County and proximity to the Center Creek stream, this structure not only supports local agriculture but also represents a vital piece of Utah's water infrastructure. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Center Creek No. 3 an intriguing example of historic water management practices in the region.
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 Center Creek No. 3 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Provo River Near Woodland | 646 cfs | → |
| Provo River Near Charleston | 161 cfs | → |
| Daniels Creek At Charleston | · | → |
| Snake Creek Near Charleston | 23 cfs | → |
| Provo River At River Road Bridge | 126 cfs | → |
| Provo River Near Hailstone | 649 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Center Creek No. 3.
Boat launches
- Deer Creek State Park- Charleston Day Use Area
- State Route 314 Wasatch County
- Rock Cliff Boat Ramp
- Forest Service Road Wasatch County
- State Route 319 Wasatch County
- I 15 Provo
Campgrounds
- Mill Hollow
- Mill Hollow Campground
- Pine Valley Group Campground
- Rock Cliff - Jordanelle State Park
- Deer Creek State Park
- Currant Creek Campground
Fishing spots
Track Center Creek No. 3 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 Center Creek No. 3
Where does the data for Center Creek No. 3 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 Center Creek No. 3.