Mill Meadow dam
Mill Meadow
Mill Meadow is a privately owned reservoir located in Wayne County, Utah, along the Fremont River. It was completed in 1954 for the primary purpose of irrigation, with a maximum storage capacity of 6,870 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 5,231 acre-feet. The dam is an earth structure with a hydraulic height of 105 feet and a structural height of 115 feet, making it an essential resource for water supply in the region.
Managed by the Utah Division of Water Rights, Mill Meadow is subject to state regulations, inspections, and enforcement to ensure its safety and functionality. The reservoir covers a drainage area of 178 acres and has a spillway width of 110 feet. Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, the dam is currently in satisfactory condition as of its last assessment in 2020. With its strategic location and significant storage capacity, Mill Meadow plays a crucial role in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the area.
Overall, Mill Meadow stands as a vital infrastructure for water supply and irrigation in Wayne County, Utah. Its efficient design and consistent regulatory oversight ensure the safety and reliability of this essential resource for both agricultural and environmental purposes. As climate change continues to impact water availability, reservoirs like Mill Meadow are critical for ensuring sustainable water management practices and adapting to the evolving climate conditions 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 Mill Meadow -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Seven Mile Creek Near Fish Lake | 5 cfs | → |
| Fremont River Near Bicknell | 55 cfs | → |
| Salina Creek Near Emery | 4 cfs | → |
| East Fork Sevier River Near Kingston | 203 cfs | → |
| Muddy Creek Near Emery | 15 cfs | → |
| Clear Creek Above Diversions | 21 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mill Meadow.
⛺ Campgrounds
- Elkhorn
- Bowery Creek Campground
- Mackinaw Campground
- Mallard Bay Overflow
- Paiute Campground
- Doctor Creek Campground
🎣 Fishing spots
- Mill Meadow Reservoir Boat Ramp Rec Site
- Forsyth Reservoir Boat Ramp Rec Site
- Joe Bush Fisherman Parking Rec Site
- Johnson Reservoir Rec Site
- Lakeside Fish Cleaning Station Cua Dispersed
- Salina Reservoir
🛶 Paddle runs
More paddle runs →Track Mill Meadow in the Snoflo app
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About Mill Meadow
Where does the data for Mill Meadow 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 Mill Meadow.