Moab Salt Potash Pond Dam 3b dam
Moab Salt Potash Pond Dam 3b
Moab Salt Potash Pond Dam 3b, located in San Juan County, Utah, is a privately owned earth dam with a primary purpose classified as "Other." Completed in 1970, this dam stands at 12 feet high and has a length of 3200 feet, providing a storage capacity of 150 acre-feet. Situated along the Colorado River offstream, this dam is regulated by the Utah Division of Water Rights and undergoes state inspection, enforcement, and permitting processes.
Although categorized as having a low hazard potential, the condition of Moab Salt Potash Pond Dam 3b is currently not rated. The last inspection took place in September 2020, with a scheduled inspection frequency of every 5 years. Emergency action preparedness, including the existence of an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and inundation maps, is not documented. Despite its relatively low risk profile, ongoing risk management measures and detailed risk assessments are not provided in the available data.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Moab Salt Potash Pond Dam 3b presents an intriguing case study in the management and regulation of a privately owned dam in the arid landscape of Utah. With its location along the Colorado River and a focus on offstream water storage, this dam serves as a vital piece of infrastructure for water utilization in the region. The lack of detailed information on risk assessment and emergency preparedness highlights areas for potential improvement in ensuring the safety and sustainability of this essential water resource.
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 Moab Salt Potash Pond Dam 3b -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado River At Potash | 2,230 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek Blw Pack Creek Nr Mouth At Moab | 1 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek Below Sheley Tunnel | 3 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek At Sheley Tunnel | 6 cfs | → |
| Castle Creek Below Castle Valley Near Moab | 4 cfs | → |
| Green River At Mineral Bottom Nr Cynlnds Ntl Park | 10,000 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Moab Salt Potash Pond Dam 3b.
Boat launches
Fishing spots
Track Moab Salt Potash Pond Dam 3b in the Snoflo app
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About Moab Salt Potash Pond Dam 3b
Where does the data for Moab Salt Potash Pond Dam 3b 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.
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