Heller Lake dam
Heller Lake
Heller Lake, located in Duchesne, Utah, is a privately owned water resource managed by the Utah Division of Water Rights. The lake, completed in 1925, serves primarily for irrigation purposes with a storage capacity of 205 acre-feet. Situated along Dry Gulch Creek, the earth dam stands at a structural height of 25 feet, with a hydraulic height of 22 feet and a length of 66 feet.
With a low hazard potential and a condition assessment of "Not Rated," Heller Lake is inspected every 5 years to ensure its safe operation. The dam is regulated by the Utah Division of Water Rights, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place. The surrounding area is at a minimal risk of inundation, and there are no emergency action plans currently prepared for the site.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in Heller Lake can appreciate its historical significance, engineering design, and the vital role it plays in supporting agricultural activities in the region. As a well-maintained and regulated water resource, Heller Lake stands as a testament to responsible water management practices in Utah.
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 Heller Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Uinta River Blw Powerplant Diversion Nr Neola | 173 cfs | → |
| Yellowstone R. At Bridge Campgrnd | 235 cfs | → |
| Yellowstone River Near Altonah | 308 cfs | → |
| Lake Fork River Bl Moon Lake Nr Mountain Home | 216 cfs | → |
| Lake Fork River Ab Moon Lake | 316 cfs | → |
| Whiterocks River Near Whiterocks | 128 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Heller Lake.
Boat launches
- Upalco Cemetery Road Duchesne County
- Forest Road 009 Daggett County
- Long Park Reservoir Trail Daggett County
- Ute Mountain Trail Daggett County
Campgrounds
- Uinta River Group Campground
- Wandin Campground
- Uinta Canyon Campground
- Reservoir Campground
- Reservoir
- Swift Creek
Fishing spots
- Reservoir Day Use Fishing Site
- Carrol Lake
- Lake Atwood
- Browns Draw Reservoir
- Chepeta Lake
- Red Castle Lake
Track Heller Lake 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 Heller Lake
Where does the data for Heller Lake 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 Heller Lake.