Myton City West Pond dam
Myton City West Pond
Myton City West Pond is a local government-owned water resource in Duchesne, Utah, designed by Epic Engineering and regulated by the Utah Division of Water Rights. Completed in 2017, this earth dam structure stands at a hydraulic height of 12.5 feet and a structural height of 15.5 feet, with a normal storage capacity of 105.84 acre-feet. The dam is classified as low hazard potential, with a current condition assessment of "Not Rated."
Located within the jurisdiction of the Utah state regulatory agency, Myton City West Pond serves as a vital water storage facility in the region. With a maximum discharge rate of 3.95 cubic feet per second, this pond plays a crucial role in managing water resources and supporting local water needs. Although the dam's inspection frequency is set at every 5 years, the last inspection was conducted in November 2017, highlighting the importance of regular maintenance and monitoring to ensure its structural integrity and safety for the surrounding community.
This water infrastructure project, situated in the Omaha District, reflects the collaborative efforts between local government entities and engineering firms to develop sustainable solutions for water management in the region. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the design, regulatory oversight, and operational aspects of structures like Myton City West Pond is essential for promoting water security and resilience in the face of changing environmental conditions.
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 Myton City West Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Duchesne River At Myton | 58 cfs | → |
| Duchesne R Ab Uinta R Near Randlett | 42 cfs | → |
| Uinta River At Randlett | 10 cfs | → |
| Duchesne River Near Randlett | 53 cfs | → |
| Yellowstone River Near Altonah | 290 cfs | → |
| Strawberry River Near Duchesne | 79 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Myton City West Pond.
Boat launches
- Upalco Cemetery Road Duchesne County
- Beach Campground
- Uintah County
- Pelican Lake Boat Ramp
- Seep Ridge Road Uintah County
Campgrounds
- Starvation State Park
- Pelican Lake Campground
- Pelican Lake
- Yellowstone Group Campground
- Yellowstone
- Yellowstone Campground
Fishing spots
- Lake Fork River
- Big Sand Wash Reservoir
- Montes Creek Reservoir
- Browns Draw Reservoir
- Uinta River
- Bullock Draw Reservoir
Track Myton City West Pond in the Snoflo app
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About Myton City West Pond
Where does the data for Myton City West Pond 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 Myton City West Pond.