Weber Basin Equalizing Reservoir 17.8 dam
Weber Basin Equalizing Reservoir 17.8
Weber Basin Equalizing Reservoir 17.8, located in Davis County, Utah, is a vital water resource managed by the Bureau of Reclamation. Completed in 1960, this Earth dam structure stands at a hydraulic height of 20 feet and a structural height of 22 feet, offering a storage capacity of 25 acre-feet along the OS Davis-Weber Aqueduct. The reservoir serves as a crucial component in regulating water flow and ensuring water availability for various purposes in the region.
Despite its relatively small size, Weber Basin Equalizing Reservoir 17.8 plays a significant role in water management and flood control. With a controlled spillway type and a high hazard potential, the reservoir's risk assessment is rated as very high. Regular inspections and emergency action plans are in place to mitigate potential risks and ensure the safety and integrity of the structure. The reservoir's location and design highlight the careful consideration given to its construction to meet the water management needs of the area.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the details and significance of structures like Weber Basin Equalizing Reservoir 17.8 is crucial in appreciating the complexities of water management systems. With its federal ownership and oversight by the Bureau of Reclamation, this reservoir stands as a testament to the ongoing efforts to sustainably manage water resources in Utah. Its role in regulating water flow, managing risks, and ensuring water availability underscores the importance of such infrastructure in the face of evolving climate 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 Weber Basin Equalizing Reservoir 17.8 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Farmington Cr Abv Div Nr Farmington | 8 cfs | → |
| Red Butte Creek At Fort Douglas | 1 cfs | → |
| Jordan River @ 1700 South @ Salt Lake City | 141 cfs | → |
| Surplus Canal @ Salt Lake City | 227 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 Weber Basin Equalizing Reservoir 17.8.
Boat launches
- Bountiful Lake
- Jordan River Drive 1328, North Salt Lake
- Redwood Road Salt Lake City
- Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway Magna
- Oquirrh Lake Boat Ramp
- South 7500 West Hooper
Campgrounds
- Bountiful Peak Campground
- Camp Kostopulos
- East Canyon State Park
- Jordan Pines Group Campground
- Spruces Campground
- Spruces
Fishing spots
- Mill Canyon Fishing Dock And Boardwalk
- Lake Desolation
- Lake Florence
- Lake Lillian
- White Pine Lake
- Lake Solitude
Track Weber Basin Equalizing Reservoir 17.8 in the Snoflo app
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About Weber Basin Equalizing Reservoir 17.8
Where does the data for Weber Basin Equalizing Reservoir 17.8 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
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