Lake Viva Naughton dam
Lake Viva Naughton
Lake Viva Naughton, located in Lincoln County, Wyoming, is a captivating reservoir with a primary purpose of irrigation. Constructed in 1967, this earth dam stands at a height of 83 feet, with a hydraulic height of 77 feet, and a structural height of 83 feet. The reservoir has a storage capacity of 77,635 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 1,936 acres, drawing water from the Ham's Fork River for irrigation purposes.
The dam's spillway, at a width of 50 feet, is uncontrolled, and the reservoir has a maximum discharge capacity of 14,800 cubic feet per second. Despite being classified with a high hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is rated as fair. The last inspection in September 2020 revealed that the reservoir is in moderate risk with a DSAC-assigned risk rating of 3. With its picturesque location and vital role in irrigation, Lake Viva Naughton serves as a crucial water resource in the region, regulated and inspected by the Wyoming State Engineer's Office.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will be intrigued by Lake Viva Naughton's significance in water management and its impact on the surrounding environment. With its historical construction by designer Harold Boehner and ownership by a public utility, this reservoir plays a crucial role in sustaining agricultural activities in the area. The dam's presence on the Ham's Fork River, along with its storage capacity, surface area, and maximum discharge, demonstrates its importance in water supply and management in Wyoming.
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 Lake Viva Naughton -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Hams Fork Below Pole Creek | 137 cfs | → |
| Fontenelle C Nr Herschler Ranch | 103 cfs | → |
| Bear River Below Pixley Dam | 1 cfs | → |
| Bear River Below Smiths Fork | 287 cfs | → |
| Smiths Fork Near Border | 386 cfs | → |
| Bear River At Border | 243 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Viva Naughton.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Kemmerer Tent Park
- Pine Creek Camping Area
- Pine Creek Campsite 7
- Pine Creek Campsite 6
- Pine Creek Group Campsite
- Pine Creek Campsite 5
Paddle runs
- Source To Nf Boundary
- Raymond Creek
- Huff Creek
- Salt River Trailhead To Nf Boundary
- Source To Salt River Trailhead
- Confluence With Snowslide Creek To West Boundary Of Patented Mining Claim Just Inside The Caribou Nf Boundary
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About Lake Viva Naughton
Where does the data for Lake Viva Naughton 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.
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