Meadow Lodge Lake dam
Meadow Lodge Lake
Meadow Lodge Lake in Iron, Utah is a privately owned recreational dam regulated by the Utah Division of Water Rights. Completed in 1965, this earth dam stands at a structural height of 18 feet and has a hydraulic height of 15 feet. It has a storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 35 acre-feet, and drains into Boiler Springs. The dam is rated as having significant hazard potential, but its condition assessment is currently not rated.
Located in a picturesque setting with a surface area yet to be determined, Meadow Lodge Lake offers a tranquil environment for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy various recreational activities. Although the dam does not have spillway information available, it is inspected every two years to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. With its close proximity to Los Angeles District and the oversight of the Utah Division of Water Rights, Meadow Lodge Lake provides a valuable resource for both locals and visitors to appreciate and protect.
As a vital water resource in the region, Meadow Lodge Lake serves as a reminder of the importance of responsible water management and climate awareness. With its historical significance dating back to the mid-20th century, this dam continues to play a crucial role in providing recreational opportunities while also highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety of its surroundings. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, Meadow Lodge Lake presents a unique opportunity to engage with the intersection of human development and environmental stewardship in a dynamic and evolving landscape.
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 Meadow Lodge Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Coal Creek Near Cedar City | 28 cfs | → |
| Mammoth Creek Abv West Hatch Ditch | 40 cfs | → |
| Sevier River At Hatch | 84 cfs | → |
| East Fork Virgin River Near Glendale | 5 cfs | → |
| North Fork Virgin River Near Springdale | 47 cfs | → |
| East Fork Virgin River Near Springdale | 41 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Meadow Lodge Lake.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Campground Host
- Visitor Parking
- Cedar Breaks Nm Campground
- Point Supreme Campground
- Point Supreme - Cedar Breaks National Monument
- Mammoth Designated Dispersed Camping Area
Fishing spots
- Navajo Lake
- Panguitch Lake
- Pine Valley Reservoir
- Anderson Meadow Rec Site
- Long Willow Bottom
- Round Willow Bottom
Paddle runs
Track Meadow Lodge 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 Meadow Lodge Lake
Where does the data for Meadow Lodge 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 Meadow Lodge Lake.