North Utah County - Silver Lake Flat dam
North Utah County - Silver Lake Flat
North Utah County - Silver Lake Flat is a vital water supply structure located in American Fork, Utah, serving the local community's needs for over 50 years. Managed by the Utah Division of Water Rights, this earth dam on Silver Creek stands at an impressive 84 feet in height and provides a maximum storage capacity of 1384 acre-feet. The dam, designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1971, plays a crucial role in regulating water flow and ensuring water security for the surrounding area.
With a high hazard potential but deemed in satisfactory condition as of the last assessment in 2015, North Utah County - Silver Lake Flat is subject to regular inspections and regulatory oversight to maintain its structural integrity. The dam's primary purpose of water supply underscores its importance in supporting the region's water needs, with a normal storage capacity of 1040 acre-feet. Its location on Silver Creek and its role in managing water flow highlight its significance in the local water resource management infrastructure.
As a key piece of local government-owned infrastructure in Utah, North Utah County - Silver Lake Flat stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts of various agencies in ensuring water security and regulation. With a history of serving the community for decades, this earth dam continues to play a vital role in water management and supply for the region, reflecting the importance of sustainable water resource practices in the face of changing climate conditions.
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 North Utah County - Silver Lake Flat -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| American Fk Ab Upper Powerplant Nr American Fk | 45 cfs | → |
| Snake Creek Near Charleston | 23 cfs | → |
| Daniels Creek At Charleston | · | → |
| Provo River Near Charleston | 192 cfs | → |
| Provo River At River Road Bridge | 167 cfs | → |
| Mcleod Creek Near Park City | 10 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near North Utah County - Silver Lake Flat.
Boat launches
- Deer Creek State Park- Charleston Day Use Area
- State Route 314 Wasatch County
- North Vineyard Road 4888, Vineyard
- State Route 319 Wasatch County
- Rock Cliff Boat Ramp
- Oquirrh Lake Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Granite Flat
- Granite Flat Campground
- Warnick
- Little Mill
- Little Mill Campground
- Altamont Group Campground
Fishing spots
Track North Utah County - Silver Lake Flat 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 North Utah County - Silver Lake Flat
Where does the data for North Utah County - Silver Lake Flat 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 North Utah County - Silver Lake Flat.