Silver Lake Islet dam
Silver Lake Islet
Silver Lake Islet, located in Midway, Utah, is a privately owned rockfill dam primarily used for irrigation purposes on Pine Creek. Managed by the Utah Division of Water Rights, this dam stands at a hydraulic height of 9 feet and a structural height of 11 feet, with a storage capacity of 100 acre-feet. With a low hazard potential and a condition assessment that is currently not rated, Silver Lake Islet provides essential water resource management for the surrounding area.
Despite lacking specific completion and modification dates, this dam has been inspected regularly, with the last inspection taking place in July 2017. With a five-year inspection frequency and a designated emergency action plan, Silver Lake Islet ensures the safety and reliability of its operations. Furthermore, it is situated in a picturesque location, offering a serene environment for water and climate enthusiasts to appreciate the essential role of this structure in sustaining the local ecosystem.
As a crucial component in the water infrastructure of Wasatch County, Utah, Silver Lake Islet serves as a vital link in the chain of water resource management in the region. With its low hazard potential and consistent regulatory oversight, this dam represents a significant contribution to the sustainable use of water for irrigation purposes. For enthusiasts interested in the intersection of water resources and climate, Silver Lake Islet is a site worth exploring for its environmental significance and functional importance in the local ecosystem.
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 Silver Lake Islet -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mcleod Creek Near Park City | 8 cfs | → |
| Provo River At River Road Bridge | 126 cfs | → |
| Snake Creek Near Charleston | 24 cfs | → |
| East Canyon Creek Bl I-80 Rest Stop Nr Park City | 8 cfs | → |
| Provo River Near Charleston | 150 cfs | → |
| Silver Creek Near Silver Creek Junction | 4 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Silver Lake Islet.
Boat launches
- State Route 319 Wasatch County
- Deer Creek State Park- Charleston Day Use Area
- Rock Cliff Boat Ramp
- State Route 314 Wasatch County
- North Vineyard Road 4888, Vineyard
- Oquirrh Lake Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Camp Cloud Rim
- Redman
- Redman Campground-Slrd
- Albion Basin
- Albion Basin Campground
- Wasatch Mountain State Park
Fishing spots
Track Silver Lake Islet 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 Silver Lake Islet
Where does the data for Silver Lake Islet 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 Low 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 Silver Lake Islet.