Wardell Reservoir dam
Wardell Reservoir
Wardell Reservoir, located in Morgan, Utah, is a privately owned water resource regulated by the Utah Division of Water Rights. Built in 1962, the reservoir serves primarily for irrigation purposes along the Roswells Canyon river or stream. With a capacity of 17 acre-feet of water storage, Wardell Reservoir plays a crucial role in supporting agricultural activities in the region.
The dam at Wardell Reservoir is an earth-type structure with a hydraulic height of 13 feet and a structural height of 15 feet. The reservoir spans 960 feet in length and covers a drainage area of 0.1 square miles. While the condition assessment is reported as "Not Rated," the hazard potential is deemed significant, indicating the importance of regular inspections and maintenance to ensure the safety and functionality of the dam.
Despite lacking detailed data on certain aspects such as spillway type, the reservoir's last inspection date in 2004 highlights the need for regular monitoring and oversight. With its strategic location in Enterprise, Utah, Wardell Reservoir stands as a vital water resource, emphasizing the importance of sustainable water management practices in the face of changing climate conditions.
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 Wardell Reservoir -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Weber River At Gateway | 264 cfs | → |
| Farmington Cr Abv Div Nr Farmington | 8 cfs | → |
| Weber River At I-84 At Uintah | 150 cfs | → |
| South Fork Ogden River Near Huntsville | 76 cfs | → |
| Ogden River Bl Pineview Res Near Huntsville | 177 cfs | → |
| East Canyon Creek Near Morgan | 74 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Wardell Reservoir.
Boat launches
- Skullcrack Trail Weber County
- Bountiful Lake
- County Road 1980 Morgan County
- Jordan River Drive 1328, North Salt Lake
- Redwood Road Salt Lake City
- South 7500 West Hooper
Campgrounds
- Bountiful Peak Campground
- Anderson Cove Campground
- Old Maple Campground
- Maples Campground
- Magpie Campground
- Botts Campground
Fishing spots
- South Fork Ogden River
- Chalk Creek
- Mill Canyon Fishing Dock And Boardwalk
- Lake Desolation
- White Pine Lake
- Lake Florence
Track Wardell Reservoir in the Snoflo app
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About Wardell Reservoir
Where does the data for Wardell Reservoir 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 Wardell Reservoir.