Red Fleet dam
Red Fleet
Red Fleet, also known as Tyzack, is a federally owned dam located in Uintah, Utah. Built in 1979 by the Bureau of Reclamation, this earth dam stands at a height of 161 feet, with a hydraulic height of 139 feet and a structural height of 161 feet. The primary purpose of Red Fleet is to serve as a Fish and Wildlife Pond, with additional purposes including irrigation, recreation, and water supply.
With a maximum storage capacity of 33,600 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 26,000 acre-feet, Red Fleet covers a surface area of 521 acres and has a drainage area of 83 square miles. The dam is situated on Big Brush Creek and has a spillway width of 32 feet. Despite having a high hazard potential, the condition assessment of Red Fleet is currently marked as "Not Available".
Overall, Red Fleet is a crucial water resource infrastructure that plays a vital role in supporting fish and wildlife conservation efforts, irrigation needs, recreational activities, and water supply in the region. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the maintenance and monitoring of dams like Red Fleet become increasingly important to ensure their safe and efficient operation for the benefit of both the environment and local communities.
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 Red Fleet -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Brush Creek Abv Red Fleet Res | 15 cfs | → |
| Ashley Creek Near Vernal | 83 cfs | → |
| Ashley Cr Abv Sp Nr Vernal Ut | 4 cfs | → |
| Green River Near Jensen | 4,080 cfs | → |
| Green River Near Greendale | 1,270 cfs | → |
| Whiterocks River Near Whiterocks | 118 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Red Fleet.
Boat launches
- Desert Voices Trail Uintah County
- Uintah County
- Spillway Boat Launch Area
- Cedar Springs Boating Ramp
- Little Hole Trail Daggett County
- Little Hole Boat Launch Area
Campgrounds
- Red Fleet State Park
- Steinaker State Park
- Colton Guard Station
- Koa Vernal
- Range Study Area Camping Area
- Range Study Area
Fishing spots
- Red Fleet Reservoir
- Little Brush Creek
- Box Reservoir
- Crouse Reservoir
- West Greens Lake Fishing Site
- Ashley Twin Lakes
Track Red Fleet 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 Red Fleet
Where does the data for Red Fleet 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 Red Fleet.