Oaks Park dam
Oaks Park
Oaks Park is a private water resource located in Uintah, Utah, regulated by the Utah Division of Water Rights. This irrigation dam on Big Brush Creek was completed in 1938 and stands at a hydraulic height of 50 feet, with a structural height of 56 feet and a length of 1108 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 9080 acre-feet, providing water for agricultural purposes in the region.
The dam at Oaks Park is essential for managing water resources in the area, with a high hazard potential but assessed to be in fair condition as of 2014. Inspections are carried out regularly to ensure its safety and reliability for irrigation purposes. While the dam drains to Gre, it plays a crucial role in water management for the surrounding drainage area of 11.9 square miles, with a maximum discharge of 230 cfs.
Water and climate enthusiasts interested in the intersection of water resource management and infrastructure maintenance would find Oaks Park to be a fascinating case study. The dam's history, design, and operational details provide valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities associated with maintaining essential water resources in a changing climate. As a regulated structure with state oversight, Oaks Park exemplifies the importance of effective governance in ensuring the sustainable use of water for irrigation and agricultural activities 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 Oaks Park -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ashley Cr Abv Sp Nr Vernal Ut | 4 cfs | → |
| Ashley Creek Near Vernal | 84 cfs | → |
| Big Brush Creek Abv Red Fleet Res | 12 cfs | → |
| Green River Near Greendale | 1,280 cfs | → |
| Henrys Fork Near Manila | 4 cfs | → |
| Whiterocks River Near Whiterocks | 128 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Oaks Park.
Boat launches
- Ute Mountain Trail Daggett County
- Cedar Springs Boating Ramp
- Spillway Boat Launch Area
- Forest Road 145; Us Highway Fs Road 145 Daggett County
- Forest Road 009 Daggett County
- Long Park Reservoir Trail Daggett County
Campgrounds
- Oaks Park Campground
- Oaks Park
- Windy Park Camping Area
- Trout Creek Guard Station
- Kaler Hollow Campground
- North Fork Camping Area
Fishing spots
- Ashley Twin Lakes
- West Greens Lake Fishing Site
- Browne Reservoir
- Red Fleet Reservoir
- Green River Below Flaming Gorge Dam
- Cart Creek
Track Oaks Park in the Snoflo app
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About Oaks Park
Where does the data for Oaks 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 High 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 Oaks Park.