Graham dam
Graham
Graham is a private water resource structure located in Robertson, Wyoming, along the East Fork of Smith's Fork river in Uinta County, Utah. Built in 1957 for irrigation purposes, this earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 16 feet and a structural height of 20 feet, with a length of 135 feet. With a storage capacity of 100 acre-feet, Graham plays a crucial role in managing water resources for agricultural needs in the region.
Managed by the Utah Division of Water Rights, Graham is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement to ensure its safety and functionality. Despite being assessed as having a low hazard potential and not rated for condition, this dam has not been inspected since June 2004 with an inspection frequency of 5 years. The emergency action plan status, risk assessment, and other management measures for Graham remain undisclosed, raising questions about its preparedness for potential emergencies and disasters.
As an essential component of the water infrastructure in the area, Graham's maintenance and regulatory oversight are vital to safeguarding water resources and protecting downstream communities from potential hazards. Climate enthusiasts and water resource experts can further explore the technical details and management aspects of Graham to understand its role in the larger ecosystem and the challenges it may face in a changing climate.
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 Graham -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| East Fork Of Smiths Fork Near Robertson | 76 cfs | → |
| Blacks Fork Near Robertson | 354 cfs | → |
| Blacks Fork Near Millburne | 301 cfs | → |
| Bear River Near Utah-Wyoming State Line | 662 cfs | → |
| Lake Fork River Ab Moon Lake | 296 cfs | → |
| Lake Fork River Bl Moon Lake Nr Mountain Home | 262 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Graham.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Red Castle Lake To Trailhead
- Source To Nf Boundary
- Henry's Fork Lake To Trailhead
- Forest Road 082 To Nf Boundary
- Confluence Of West Fork And East Fork To Meeks Cabin Reservoir
- Source To Forest Road 082
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Track Graham in the Snoflo app
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About Graham
Where does the data for Graham 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 Low 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 Graham.