Jordan Valley Water Purification Upper dam
Jordan Valley Water Purification Upper
The Jordan Valley Water Purification Upper facility in Bluffdale, Utah, is a crucial part of the state's water supply infrastructure. Completed in 1981, this earth dam is located on the Jordan River and has a hydraulic height of 39 feet and a structural height of 44 feet. With a storage capacity of 550 acre-feet, this facility plays a vital role in providing clean and safe water to the residents of Salt Lake and Utah counties.
Managed by the Utah Division of Water Rights, the Jordan Valley Water Purification Upper facility is subject to regular inspections to ensure its operational efficiency and safety. The dam has been assessed to be in fair condition, with a high hazard potential due to its location and the importance of its role in water supply. While the facility has not undergone any modifications in recent years, it is equipped to handle emergency situations, with an established inspection frequency and emergency action plan in place.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Jordan Valley Water Purification Upper facility serves as a prime example of how essential infrastructure plays a critical role in ensuring water security in a rapidly changing climate. As the primary purpose of the dam is water supply, its significance in maintaining a reliable water source for the region cannot be understated. With its location on the Jordan River and its state-regulated status, this facility stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water management practices in the face of increasing environmental challenges.
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 Jordan Valley Water Purification Upper -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| West Canyon Creek Near Cedar Fort | 1 cfs | → |
| Little Cottonwood Creek @ Jordan River Nr Slc | 33 cfs | → |
| American Fk Ab Upper Powerplant Nr American Fk | 38 cfs | → |
| Surplus Canal @ Salt Lake City | 182 cfs | → |
| Jordan River @ 1700 South @ Salt Lake City | 141 cfs | → |
| Provo River At Provo | 230 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Jordan Valley Water Purification Upper.
Boat launches
- Oquirrh Lake Boat Ramp
- North Vineyard Road 4888, Vineyard
- Campground Road Provo
- Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway Magna
- Utah County
- Redwood Road Salt Lake City
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
- Echo Reservoir
- Lake Lillian
- Lake Florence
- Mill Canyon Fishing Dock And Boardwalk
- Lake Martha
- Lake Solitude
Paddle runs
- Source To Murray City Diversion
- Park And Ride To Old Mill Catch Pond
- Eastern Boundary Of National Monument To Western Boundary Of National Monument
- Tibble Res Down
- Confluence Below Timpooneke To Mt Timpanogos Wilderness Boundary
- Mt Timpanogos Wilderenss Boundary To Scout Falls
Track Jordan Valley Water Purification Upper 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 Jordan Valley Water Purification Upper
Where does the data for Jordan Valley Water Purification Upper 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 Jordan Valley Water Purification Upper.