Intermountain Power Storage Basin dam
Intermountain Power Storage Basin
The Intermountain Power Storage Basin, located in Millard County, Utah, is a privately owned facility that serves as an offstream storage site for the Sevier River. Completed in 1983, this earth dam structure has a structural height of 39 feet and a storage capacity of 1800 acre-feet. The basin is regulated by the Utah Division of Water Rights and is subject to regular inspections to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations.
Despite its low hazard potential, the Intermountain Power Storage Basin plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region. As a key component of the water infrastructure in the area, it helps to store and regulate water flow for various purposes. Additionally, this facility contributes to the overall resilience of the water supply system and aids in mitigating the impacts of climate change on water resources.
With its strategic location and operational efficiency, the Intermountain Power Storage Basin serves as a vital resource for water and climate enthusiasts. By providing a reliable storage solution for the Sevier River, this facility plays a critical role in ensuring water security and sustainability in the region. As climate variability continues to pose challenges to water management, the presence of well-maintained and regulated facilities like this basin becomes increasingly essential for adapting to and mitigating the impacts of a changing climate on water resources.
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 Intermountain Power Storage Basin -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sevier River Near Lynndyl | 432 cfs | → |
| Sevier River Near Juab | 464 cfs | → |
| Vernon Creek Near Vernon | 1 cfs | → |
| Currant Creek Near Mona | 2 cfs | → |
| Salt Creek At Nephi | 9 cfs | → |
| Faust Creek Near Vernon | · | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Intermountain Power Storage Basin.
Campgrounds
- Baker Hot Springs
- Sand Mountain - Little Sahara Rec Area
- Sand Mountain Campground
- Jericho Campground
- Jericho - Little Sahara Rec Area
- Oasis - Little Sahara Rec Area
Track Intermountain Power Storage Basin 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 Intermountain Power Storage Basin
Where does the data for Intermountain Power Storage Basin 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 Intermountain Power Storage Basin.