Barney`S Wash (6400west)Detention Basin dam
Barney`S Wash (6400west)Detention Basin
Barney's Wash (6400west) Detention Basin is a private-owned structure located in Salt Lake, Utah, designed for flood risk reduction along the Barney's Wash river stream. Completed in 2001, this earth dam structure has a hydraulic height of 14 feet and a structural height of 17 feet, with a storage capacity of 34.68 acre-feet. The basin spans 1600 feet in length and serves as a vital component in mitigating the risk of flooding in the surrounding area.
Managed by the Utah Division of Water Rights, Barney's Wash Detention Basin is regulated, inspected, and enforced to ensure its functionality and compliance with state regulations. The dam has a significant hazard potential and undergoes inspections every 3 years to assess its condition, although it is currently not rated. While there is no Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place, the basin plays a crucial role in safeguarding the community from potential flood events, with its spillway width of 9 feet and its ability to handle maximum discharges effectively.
With its strategic location and purposeful design, Barney's Wash Detention Basin stands as a vital infrastructure for flood risk reduction in the region. As a key element in water resource management, this structure showcases the importance of proactive measures in climate resilience and the protection of communities against the impacts of extreme weather events. Its role in safeguarding the area from flooding highlights the significance of sustainable water management practices for a more resilient and secure future.
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 Barney`S Wash (6400west)Detention Basin -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Cottonwood Creek @ Jordan River Nr Slc | 37 cfs | → |
| Surplus Canal @ Salt Lake City | 218 cfs | → |
| Jordan River @ 1700 South @ Salt Lake City | 145 cfs | → |
| West Canyon Creek Near Cedar Fort | 0 cfs | → |
| Goggin Drain Near Magna Utah | 103 cfs | → |
| Red Butte Creek At Fort Douglas | 2 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Barney`S Wash (6400west)Detention Basin.
Boat launches
- Oquirrh Lake Boat Ramp
- Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway Magna
- Redwood Road Salt Lake City
- Jordan River Drive 1328, North Salt Lake
- Bountiful Lake
- North Vineyard Road 4888, Vineyard
Campgrounds
- Willow Park - Lehi
- Tanners Flat Campground
- Tanners Flat
- Camp Kostopulos
- Deseret Peak Complex
- Jordan Pines Group Campground
Fishing spots
- Lake Lillian
- Mill Canyon Fishing Dock And Boardwalk
- Lake Florence
- Echo Reservoir
- Lake Solitude
- Lake Desolation
Track Barney`S Wash (6400west)Detention Basin in the Snoflo app
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About Barney`S Wash (6400west)Detention Basin
Where does the data for Barney`S Wash (6400west)Detention Basin 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.
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