Juab Lake dam
Juab Lake
Juab Lake, located in Juab, Utah, is a private reservoir primarily used for irrigation purposes. Managed by the Utah Division of Water Rights, this earth dam structure was completed in 1900 and has a capacity of 2,572 acre-feet with a normal storage level of 2,000 acre-feet. Spanning a length of 4,250 feet and standing at a structural height of 11 feet, Juab Lake plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region.
Situated along Chicken Creek, Juab Lake serves as a vital water source for the surrounding area, supporting agricultural activities and ensuring water availability for local communities. With a hazard potential rated as significant, the dam undergoes regular inspection and is regulated by state authorities to ensure its structural integrity and operational efficiency. The reservoir's strategic location and capacity make it a key asset for water storage and irrigation in the region, contributing to sustainable water resource management practices.
As a focal point for water enthusiasts and climate advocates, Juab Lake offers a glimpse into the intersection of water infrastructure, environmental stewardship, and community livelihoods. With its historical significance and ongoing role in supporting agricultural activities, this private reservoir underscores the importance of responsible water management and the need for continued monitoring and maintenance to safeguard water resources for future generations.
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 Juab Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sevier River Near Juab | 554 cfs | → |
| Salt Creek At Nephi | 9 cfs | → |
| Salt Crk Blw Nephi Powerplant Div | 11 cfs | → |
| Currant Creek Near Mona | 2 cfs | → |
| Sevier River Near Lynndyl | 423 cfs | → |
| Sevier River Blw San Pitch River | 45 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Juab Lake.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Painted Rocks - Yuba State Park
- Oasis - Yuba State Park
- North And West Beaches - Yuba State Park
- Chicken Creek
- Chicken Creek Campground
- Maple Canyon
Fishing spots
- Sevier Bridge Reservoir
- Palisade Reservoir & State Park
- Ninemile Reservoir
- Cottonwood Reservoir
- Lake Hill Community Reservoir
- Yearns Reservoir
Track Juab 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 Juab Lake
Where does the data for Juab 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 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 Juab Lake.