Davis County - Farmington Pond dam
Davis County - Farmington Pond
Davis County - Farmington Pond, located in Farmington, Utah, is a privately owned dam regulated by the Utah Division of Water Rights. Built in 1923, this earth dam stands at a structural height of 26 feet with a hydraulic height of 14 feet, spanning 425 feet in length. The primary purpose of this dam is flood risk reduction, with a storage capacity of 120 acre-feet and a drainage area of 12.8 square miles.
With a high hazard potential and a satisfactory condition assessment, Davis County - Farmington Pond plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the region. The dam is inspected annually, with the last inspection conducted in July 2020. Although emergency action plans and inundation maps are not currently prepared, the dam is equipped to handle maximum discharges of up to 163 cubic feet per second.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Davis County - Farmington Pond serves as a notable example of infrastructure designed to protect communities from potential flood events. Its strategic location along Farmington Creek underscores the importance of effective dam management and oversight in safeguarding against natural disasters. The dam's long history and ongoing regulatory compliance highlight the commitment to maintaining safe and resilient water resources in Davis County, Utah.
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 - Farmington Pond -- 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 | → |
| Red Butte Creek At Fort Douglas | 1 cfs | → |
| East Canyon Creek Near Morgan | 76 cfs | → |
| Goggin Drain Near Magna Utah | 139 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Davis County - Farmington Pond.
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
- Camp Kostopulos
- Anderson Cove Campground
Fishing spots
- Mill Canyon Fishing Dock And Boardwalk
- South Fork Ogden River
- Lake Desolation
- Lake Florence
- Lake Lillian
- White Pine Lake
Track Davis County - Farmington 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 Davis County - Farmington Pond
Where does the data for Davis County - Farmington 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 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 Davis County - Farmington Pond.