Joes Valley Reservoir reservoir
Joes Valley Reservoir
Joe's Valley Reservoir in Utah was created in 1968 as a storage reservoir for irrigation water. It is fed by several small streams, including Cottonwood Creek and Bear Creek, and has a capacity of 8,400 acre-feet. The reservoir provides water for agricultural uses and is also popular for recreational activities such as fishing, camping, and boating. The reservoir is located in a high desert climate, with low annual precipitation and snowfall. Water levels can fluctuate greatly depending on the amount of snowmelt and runoff. The reservoir is surrounded by steep mountains and cliffs, and the surrounding area is popular for rock climbing. The reservoir is managed by the Utah Division of Water Resources and is an important source of water for the local community.
Daily levels at Joes Valley Reservoir
Storage volume, pool elevation, and total release plotted from the operating agency's daily observations.
Storage
acre-ft · code 17
Inflow
cfs · code 29
Pool Elevation
ft · code 49
Total Release
cfs · code 42
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Joes Valley Reservoir -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ephraim Tunnel Near Ephraim | 6 cfs | → |
| Ferron Creek (Upper Station) Near Ferron | 55 cfs | → |
| Ferron Cr Bl Millsite Res & Divs Nr Ferron | · | → |
| Manti Creek Below Dugway Creek | 21 cfs | → |
| Muddy Creek Near Emery | 15 cfs | → |
| Fairview Tunnel Near Fairview | 3 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Joes Valley Reservoir.
Boat launches
- Emery County
- Sanpete County
- Ferron Canyon Road Ferron
- Palisade Lake Road Sanpete County
- San Rafael River Put In
Campgrounds
- Joes Valley - Seely
- Joes Valley Campground
- Upper Joes Valley Campground
- Joes Valley Pavilion Group Campground
- Orange Olsen Cabin
- Orange Olsen Dwelling
Track Joes Valley Reservoir in the Snoflo app
Save this reservoir as a favorite and set push alerts when storage crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me at 80% of normal").
About Joes Valley Reservoir
Where does the data for Joes Valley Reservoir come from?
Daily storage, pool elevation, and release rates are sourced from USGS, USBR, and USACE monitoring stations. Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
Storage observations are updated daily by the operating agency. The 15-day weather forecast refreshes throughout the day. Snoflo caches and renders the most recent observation -- check the "as of" timestamp on the storage card.
What does the Hazard 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 reservoir, 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 Joes Valley Reservoir.