Julius Park dam
Julius Park
Julius Park, located in Uintah County, Utah, is a privately owned irrigation dam constructed in 1974 by the Utah Division of Water Rights. This earth dam stands at a structural height of 23 feet and has a hydraulic height of 19 feet, providing a storage capacity of 349 acre-feet for the Dry Fork - Offstream river. With a significant hazard potential, this dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state authorities, ensuring its safety and compliance with water resource management guidelines.
The primary purpose of Julius Park is irrigation, supporting agricultural activities in the surrounding area. The dam has a drainage area of 1 square mile and a maximum discharge capacity of 100 cubic feet per second. Despite not having a condition assessment rating, it undergoes biennial inspections to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The dam's emergency action plan status and risk assessment measures are currently not reported, but its critical role in water resource management highlights the importance of proper maintenance and monitoring to prevent potential hazards.
Situated in a region that drains to the Green River, Julius Park serves as a vital water management structure in the area. Its association with the Omaha District of the US Army Corps of Engineers underscores its significance in maintaining water supply for irrigation purposes. With a rich history dating back to the 1970s, this dam stands as a testament to the collaboration between private owners, state agencies, and regulatory bodies in ensuring sustainable water resource management in the region.
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 Julius Park -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Whiterocks River Near Whiterocks | 121 cfs | → |
| Uinta River Blw Powerplant Diversion Nr Neola | 122 cfs | → |
| Ashley Cr Abv Sp Nr Vernal Ut | 4 cfs | → |
| Ashley Creek Near Vernal | 105 cfs | → |
| Big Brush Creek Abv Red Fleet Res | 22 cfs | → |
| Yellowstone R. At Bridge Campgrnd | 104 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Julius Park.
Boat launches
- Ute Mountain Trail Daggett County
- Forest Road 009 Daggett County
- Long Park Reservoir Trail Daggett County
- Forest Road 145; Us Highway Fs Road 145 Daggett County
- Upalco Cemetery Road Duchesne County
- Cedar Springs Boating Ramp
Campgrounds
- Paradise Guard Station
- Whiterocks Campground
- Massey Meadow Camping Area
- Pole Creek Lake Campground
- Dry Fork Campsite 5
- Dry Fork Campsite 4
Fishing spots
- Ashley Twin Lakes
- Chepeta Lake
- Browne Reservoir
- Long Park Boat Launch Area
- Browns Draw Reservoir
- Kabell Lake
Track Julius Park 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 Julius Park
Where does the data for Julius Park 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 Julius Park.