White Pine dam
White Pine
White Pine is a private irrigation dam located in Sandy, Utah, on the White Pine Fork of Little Cottonwood River. Built in 1933 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 50 feet and a structural height of 54 feet, with a length of 300 feet. It has a storage capacity of 350 acre-feet, serving the primary purpose of irrigation for the surrounding area. The dam is regulated and inspected by the Utah Division of Water Rights, with a high hazard potential and a fair condition assessment as of the last inspection in September 2020.
Owned and operated by a private entity, White Pine plays a crucial role in water resource management in Salt Lake County, Utah. The dam has a normal storage capacity of 315 acre-feet, contributing to the agricultural and environmental sustainability of the region. Despite its age, White Pine continues to effectively store and distribute water for irrigation purposes, ensuring the reliability of water supply for local farmers and ecosystems. With its location in the picturesque Utah landscape, the dam stands as a testament to the importance of water infrastructure in the face of changing climate conditions.
As a key component of the local water supply system, White Pine represents the intersection of human ingenuity and natural resource management. With its proximity to the Omaha District of the USACE, the dam stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts between federal and state agencies in ensuring the safety and efficiency of water infrastructure. As climate change poses new challenges to water resources, White Pine serves as a reminder of the importance of sustainable water management practices to mitigate the impact of shifting environmental 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 White Pine -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| American Fk Ab Upper Powerplant Nr American Fk | 65 cfs | → |
| Snake Creek Near Charleston | 24 cfs | → |
| Provo River Near Charleston | 150 cfs | → |
| Daniels Creek At Charleston | · | → |
| Mcleod Creek Near Park City | 8 cfs | → |
| Provo River At River Road Bridge | 126 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near White Pine.
Boat launches
- Deer Creek State Park- Charleston Day Use Area
- State Route 314 Wasatch County
- State Route 319 Wasatch County
- North Vineyard Road 4888, Vineyard
- Oquirrh Lake Boat Ramp
- Rock Cliff Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Tanners Flat
- Tanners Flat Campground
- Granite Flat
- Granite Flat Campground
- Albion Basin
- Albion Basin Campground
Fishing spots
Track White Pine 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 White Pine
Where does the data for White Pine 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 White Pine.