Ferron dam
Ferron
Ferron, located in Sanpete County, Utah, is a state-regulated water supply dam on Indian Creek, designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1974. With a maximum storage capacity of 930 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 450 acre-feet, Ferron serves the primary purpose of providing water to the surrounding area. The dam has a hydraulic height of 23 feet and a structural height of 32 feet, with a total length of 1873 feet.
Managed by the Utah Division of Water Rights, Ferron is inspected regularly to ensure its structural integrity and compliance with state regulations. The dam is classified as having a significant hazard potential, although its condition assessment is currently not rated. The last inspection took place in August 2019, with a frequency of every 2 years. Despite not having a designated emergency action plan, Ferron meets state permitting and enforcement requirements, highlighting its importance in water resource management for the region.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Ferron represents a vital infrastructure for water supply in the area, serving as a key component of the local water management system. Its construction and regulation by state agencies demonstrate a commitment to ensuring the safety and reliability of water resources in the region. With its significant hazard potential and regular inspections, Ferron plays a crucial role in meeting the water needs of the community while upholding strict regulatory standards to protect against potential risks and emergencies.
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 Ferron -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Manti Creek Below Dugway Creek | 20 cfs | → |
| Ferron Creek (Upper Station) Near Ferron | 42 cfs | → |
| Ephraim Tunnel Near Ephraim | 7 cfs | → |
| Ferron Cr Bl Millsite Res & Divs Nr Ferron | · | → |
| Muddy Creek Near Emery | 15 cfs | → |
| Salina Creek Near Emery | 4 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ferron.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Ferron Reservoir
- Ferron Reservoir Campground
- Indian Creek Guard Station
- Twelve Mile Flat Campground
- Twelve Mile Flat
- Willow Lake Fishing/Camping Area
Fishing spots
- Ferron Reservoir
- Duck Fork Reservoir
- Duck Fork Fishing Site
- Emery Reservoir
- Deep Lake
- Shingle Mill Reservoir
More reservoirs
Track Ferron in the Snoflo app
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About Ferron
Where does the data for Ferron 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 Ferron.