Fish Lake - Elizabeth Pass dam
Fish Lake - Elizabeth Pass
Fish Lake - Elizabeth Pass is a private irrigation reservoir located in Summit, Utah that was completed in 1928. With a maximum storage capacity of 650 acre-feet and a normal storage of 200 acre-feet, this earth dam structure plays a crucial role in water resource management for the surrounding area. Fish Lake Creek serves as the primary water source for this reservoir, which is regulated by the Utah Division of Water Rights.
The dam has a hydraulic height of 6 feet and a structural height of 11 feet, with a length of 270 feet. It has a significant hazard potential and undergoes inspections every two years to ensure its safety and functionality. The reservoir is designed for irrigation purposes and is subject to state regulations and enforcement to maintain its integrity and efficiency. Although the condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated," the dam continues to play a vital role in water supply and management in the region.
With a rich history dating back to the early 20th century, Fish Lake - Elizabeth Pass serves as a key component of the water infrastructure in the area. As climate change impacts water resources, the maintenance and regulation of such reservoirs become increasingly important. The reservoir's location in the Omaha District and its proximity to Fish Lake Creek highlight the interconnectedness of water resources and climate considerations in shaping the sustainability of water management practices in Utah.
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 Fish Lake - Elizabeth Pass -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Blacks Fork Near Robertson | 153 cfs | → |
| Blacks Fork Near Millburne | 226 cfs | → |
| Bear River Near Utah-Wyoming State Line | 237 cfs | → |
| East Fork Of Smiths Fork Near Robertson | 70 cfs | → |
| Lake Fork River Ab Moon Lake | 115 cfs | → |
| Bear River At Evanston | 210 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Fish Lake - Elizabeth Pass.
Campgrounds
- Little Lyman Lake
- Little Lyman Lake Campground
- Meeks Cabin Campground
- Meeks Cabin
- East Fork Bear River
- East Fork Bear River Campground
Fishing spots
Track Fish Lake - Elizabeth Pass 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 Fish Lake - Elizabeth Pass
Where does the data for Fish Lake - Elizabeth Pass 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 Significant 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 Fish Lake - Elizabeth Pass.