Kelly Canyon dam
Kelly Canyon
Kelly Canyon is a private water resource located in Weber, Utah, managed by the Utah Division of Water Rights. With a primary purpose of recreation, this earth dam stands at a structural height of 40 feet and a length of 350 feet along the Kelley Canyon stream. Despite having no specific storage or discharge data available, the dam is considered to have a significant hazard potential and is inspected every two years to ensure its safety and compliance with regulatory standards.
Situated in the picturesque city of Huntsville, Kelly Canyon offers an idyllic setting for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy various recreational activities. The dam's location near the Omaha District provides a serene escape for visitors seeking to explore the natural beauty of the surrounding area. While the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, its enforcement, inspection, and permitting processes are diligently carried out by the Utah Division of Water Rights to uphold safety measures and regulatory compliance.
As a popular destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts, Kelly Canyon serves as both a recreational hotspot and a vital water management structure in the region. With its significant hazard potential and routine inspections, this earth dam stands as a testament to the importance of maintaining and regulating water resources for both safety and environmental preservation. Whether for leisurely activities or educational purposes, Kelly Canyon offers a unique opportunity to appreciate the intersection of water management and natural landscapes in the heart of 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 Kelly Canyon -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South Fork Ogden River Near Huntsville | 78 cfs | → |
| Ogden River Bl Pineview Res Near Huntsville | 156 cfs | → |
| Weber River At Gateway | 278 cfs | → |
| Ogden River Nr Gibson Avenue At Ogden | 227 cfs | → |
| Weber River At I-84 At Uintah | 165 cfs | → |
| Weber River At Ogden | 104 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Kelly Canyon.
Boat launches
- Skullcrack Trail Weber County
- County Road 1980 Morgan County
- South 7500 West Weber County
- South 7500 West Hooper
- Weber County
Campgrounds
- Middle Fork Dispersed Camping
- Magpie Campground
- Botts Campground
- Anderson Cove Campground
- Lower Meadows Campground
- Perception Park Campground
Fishing spots
- South Fork Ogden River
- Chalk Creek
- Mill Canyon Fishing Dock And Boardwalk
- Lake Desolation
- Tony Grove Lake
- White Pine Lake
Track Kelly Canyon 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 Kelly Canyon
Where does the data for Kelly Canyon 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 Significant 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 Kelly Canyon.