Pace dam
Pace
Pace is a private irrigation dam located in Grand County, Utah, designed by the USDA NRCS and regulated by the Utah Division of Water Rights. Completed in 1944, Pace serves the primary purpose of irrigation and has a hydraulic height of 12 feet and a structural height of 15 feet. With a storage capacity of 500 acre-feet and a drainage area of 1.2 square miles, Pace plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.
Despite being categorized as having a low hazard potential and not yet rated for condition assessment, Pace undergoes regular inspections, with the last one conducted in June 2020. The dam is located in a remote area and does not have associated structures or a spillway. While emergency action plans and risk assessments have not been prepared or updated, Pace remains a vital piece of infrastructure for water management in the area. With its historical significance and continued operation, Pace stands as a testament to the importance of maintaining and regulating water resources in the face of changing climate conditions.
Managed by private owners and supported by federal agencies like the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Pace exemplifies the collaborative efforts needed to ensure the sustainability and safety of water infrastructure. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the importance of maintaining and enhancing structures like Pace becomes increasingly apparent. With its modest size and low hazard potential, Pace serves as a reminder of the intricate balance between human development and environmental stewardship in the realm of water resource management.
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 Pace -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Dolores River Near Gateway | 161 cfs | → |
| Dolores River Near Cisco | 150 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek At Sheley Tunnel | 6 cfs | → |
| Dolores River Near Bedrock | 2 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek Below Sheley Tunnel | 3 cfs | → |
| Dolores River At Bedrock | 7 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pace.
Boat launches
- Ut 128 Moab
- Hittle Bottom Recreation Site
- Lower Onion Creek Boat Ramp
- Fisher Towers Road Grand County
- Kens Lake Recreation Site
- Bedrock
Campgrounds
- Dolores River Camp 11
- Dolores River Camp 10
- Dolores River Camp 9
- Buckeye Recreation Area
- Buckeye
- Bull Draw, Manti La Sal Nf Road Campsite
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Beaver Creek
- Gateway To Dewey Bridge (Colorado River)
- Fisher Creek
- Dolores River Segment 1
- Fisher Creek, Dolores River Segment 1
More reservoirs
Track Pace in the Snoflo app
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About Pace
Where does the data for Pace 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 Pace.