Stucki Debris dam
Stucki Debris
Stucki Debris is a privately owned earth dam located in Washington County, Utah, with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction. Constructed in 1974 by the USDA NRCS, this dam stands at a hydraulic height of 28 feet and a structural height of 31 feet. With a maximum storage capacity of 756 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 623 acre-feet, Stucki Debris plays a crucial role in managing water flow and mitigating flood risks in the region.
Managed by the Utah Division of Water Rights, Stucki Debris is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement to ensure its safety and functionality. The dam has a high hazard potential, but as of the last inspection in November 2020, its condition was rated as satisfactory. With a drainage area of 1.6 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 240 cubic feet per second, this structure plays a vital role in protecting downstream areas from potential flooding events. Its location, design, and construction reflect a commitment to water resource management and climate resilience in the region.
The presence of Stucki Debris highlights the collaborative efforts between federal and state agencies, as well as the local community, in addressing water management challenges. As climate change intensifies and extreme weather events become more frequent, structures like Stucki Debris will be essential in safeguarding communities and ecosystems against the impacts of flooding. Continued monitoring, maintenance, and adherence to regulatory standards will be crucial in ensuring the long-term effectiveness and safety of this vital flood risk reduction infrastructure.
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 Stucki Debris -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Pearce Wash Near St. George | · | → |
| Virgin River Near Bloomington | 49 cfs | → |
| Santa Clara River At St. George | 3 cfs | → |
| Virgin River Near Hurricane | 48 cfs | → |
| Virgin River Ab Quail Creek Near Hurricane | 41 cfs | → |
| Virgin River Near St. George | 52 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Stucki Debris.
Track Stucki Debris 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 Stucki Debris
Where does the data for Stucki Debris 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 Stucki Debris.