Bonanza Power South Evaporation Pond dam
Bonanza Power South Evaporation Pond
The Bonanza Power South Evaporation Pond, located in Uintah, Utah, serves as a crucial water resource management infrastructure with a primary purpose of evaporation. Owned by a private entity and regulated by the Utah Division of Water Rights, this earth dam structure was completed in 1983 and has a hydraulic height of 14 feet and a structural height of 17 feet. With a normal storage capacity of 519 acre-feet, the pond plays a significant role in managing water resources in the region.
Situated off-channel from the Green River, the Bonanza Power South Evaporation Pond helps in controlling water flow and evaporation processes. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam undergoes regular inspections every five years to ensure its structural integrity and compliance with state regulations. While the overall condition assessment is currently not rated, the pond's operational efficiency and contribution to water resource management in the area are evident through its purpose-built design and storage capacity.
With a focus on evaporation and water resource management, the Bonanza Power South Evaporation Pond stands as a vital infrastructure in Uintah, Utah. As a privately-owned facility regulated by state authorities, it plays a key role in controlling water flow and evaporation processes, contributing to effective water resource management in the region. Regular inspections and compliance with state regulations ensure the dam's operational efficiency and structural integrity, highlighting its importance in sustaining water resources in the area.
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 Bonanza Power South Evaporation Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| White River Near Watson | 221 cfs | → |
| Green River Near Jensen | 3,380 cfs | → |
| Duchesne River Near Randlett | 86 cfs | → |
| Uinta River At Randlett | 31 cfs | → |
| Duchesne R Ab Uinta R Near Randlett | 51 cfs | → |
| Big Brush Creek Abv Red Fleet Res | 28 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bonanza Power South Evaporation Pond.
Boat launches
- White River Bonanza Boat Launch
- White River Enron Boat Ramp
- Seep Ridge Road Uintah County
- Pelican Lake Boat Ramp
- Uintah County
- Desert Voices Trail Uintah County
Campgrounds
- White River Enron Campsite 1
- White River Enron Campsite 2
- White River Enron Campsite 3
- Atchees Wash Campsite
- Point Of Pines Campsite 5
- Point Of Pines Campsite 3
Fishing spots
Track Bonanza Power South Evaporation Pond 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 Bonanza Power South Evaporation Pond
Where does the data for Bonanza Power South Evaporation Pond 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 Bonanza Power South Evaporation Pond.