Gunnell Pond dam
Gunnell Pond
Gunnell Pond, located in Cache County, Utah, is a privately owned water resource regulated by the Utah Division of Water Rights. Built in 2006, this earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 19 feet and a structural height of 22 feet, providing a storage capacity of 194.26 acre-feet. The pond is primarily used for water storage purposes and has a low hazard potential, with a condition assessment that has not been rated.
Despite its modest size, Gunnell Pond plays a crucial role in water management within the region. With a maximum discharge rate of 1.49 cubic feet per second, this reservoir serves as a reliable source of water for agricultural and environmental purposes. The pond is regularly inspected by state regulators, ensuring its structural integrity and compliance with safety standards. Climate enthusiasts and water resource professionals alike would find Gunnell Pond to be an interesting case study in sustainable water management practices in a private ownership setting.
In the picturesque landscape of Cache County, Gunnell Pond stands as a testament to the importance of responsible water resource management. With its regulated status and low hazard potential, this earth dam serves as a valuable asset for the local community, providing essential water storage capabilities while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. Its location in a scenic part of Utah makes Gunnell Pond not only a practical resource but also a natural wonder worth exploring for those interested in the intersection of water resources and climate conservation.
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 Gunnell Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bear River At Idaho-Utah State Line | 498 cfs | → |
| Logan River Above State Dam | 367 cfs | → |
| Logan | 77 cfs | → |
| Blacksmith Fork Ab U.P.&L. Co | 73 cfs | → |
| Little Bear River At Paradise | 88 cfs | → |
| Bear River Near Corinne | 387 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Gunnell Pond.
Boat launches
- North 3000 West Cache County
- West 6200 North 6484, Cache County
- West 3000 North 4507, Cache County
- Highway 30 Cache County
- Highway 102 Box Elder County
- Promontory Road Corinne
Campgrounds
- Smithfield Campground
- Smithfield
- High Creek Campground
- High Creek
- Tony Grove Lake Campground
- Tony Grove Lake
Track Gunnell Pond in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Gunnell Pond
Where does the data for Gunnell Pond 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 Low 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 Gunnell Pond.