Davis County -Shepard Creek Db dam
Davis County -Shepard Creek Db
The Davis County - Shepard Creek Dam, located in Farmington, Utah, is a vital structure designed for flood risk reduction along the Shepard Creek river. Built in 1935, this earth dam stands at a structural height of 25 feet with a hydraulic height of 15 feet. With a storage capacity of 30 acre-feet, it serves the primary purpose of mitigating flood risks in the area, covering a drainage area of 2.5 square miles.
Managed by the Utah Division of Water Rights, the dam is state-regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced to ensure its safety and functionality. Despite being classified with a high hazard potential, the dam is assessed to be in fair condition, with regular inspections conducted every two years. The Shepard Creek Dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding community from potential flooding events, highlighting the importance of maintaining and monitoring water resources for climate resilience.
With its historical significance and ongoing operational importance, the Davis County - Shepard Creek Dam serves as a key infrastructure for water resource management in the region. As climate change continues to impact weather patterns and intensify extreme events, the proper upkeep and regulation of such structures become increasingly crucial in safeguarding communities and ecosystems against potential risks and vulnerabilities. The collaboration between local government agencies and state regulators ensures that the dam remains a reliable asset for flood risk reduction in Davis County, demonstrating a proactive approach to water resource management in the face of evolving climatic 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 Davis County -Shepard Creek Db -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Farmington Cr Abv Div Nr Farmington | 8 cfs | → |
| Weber River At I-84 At Uintah | 120 cfs | → |
| Weber River At Gateway | 236 cfs | → |
| Weber River At Ogden | 73 cfs | → |
| Ogden River Nr Gibson Avenue At Ogden | 247 cfs | → |
| East Canyon Creek Near Morgan | 76 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Davis County -Shepard Creek Db.
Boat launches
- Bountiful Lake
- Jordan River Drive 1328, North Salt Lake
- Redwood Road Salt Lake City
- South 7500 West Hooper
- South 7500 West Weber County
- Weber County
Campgrounds
- Bountiful Peak Campground
- Old Maple Campground
- Maples Campground
- East Canyon State Park
- Anderson Cove Campground
- Camp Kostopulos
Fishing spots
- Mill Canyon Fishing Dock And Boardwalk
- South Fork Ogden River
- Lake Desolation
- Lake Florence
- Lake Lillian
- White Pine Lake
Track Davis County -Shepard Creek Db in the Snoflo app
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About Davis County -Shepard Creek Db
Where does the data for Davis County -Shepard Creek Db 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.
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