Salina City dam
Salina City
Salina City, located in Sevier County, Utah, is home to a significant irrigation infrastructure that plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region. The dam in Salina City, completed in 1915, serves primarily for irrigation purposes along the Niotche River. Managed by a private entity, the dam is regulated by the Utah Division of Water Rights, ensuring proper inspection, enforcement, and permitting processes are in place to safeguard the water resources.
The earth dam in Salina City stands at a hydraulic height of 12 feet and a structural height of 16 feet, with a storage capacity of 328 acre-feet. Despite being classified as low hazard potential, the dam undergoes regular inspections every five years. Although the condition assessment is currently not rated, the dam continues to fulfill its purpose efficiently, contributing to the management of water resources in the area. With its location in the picturesque landscape of Utah, Salina City's dam remains a vital component of the local water infrastructure, supporting agricultural activities and contributing to the overall climate resilience in the region.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the infrastructure in Salina City offers a fascinating glimpse into the intricate network of dams and irrigation systems that sustain ecosystems and communities. The collaboration between private ownership and state regulatory agencies ensures the proper management and maintenance of the dam, underscoring the importance of responsible water resource management in the face of changing climate conditions. Salina City serves as a testament to the enduring relationship between human development and natural resources, highlighting the need for sustainable practices to protect water sources for future generations.
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 Salina City -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Seven Mile Creek Near Fish Lake | 5 cfs | → |
| Salina Creek Near Emery | 4 cfs | → |
| Muddy Creek Near Emery | 15 cfs | → |
| Sevier River Blw San Pitch River | 50 cfs | → |
| Fremont River Near Bicknell | 55 cfs | → |
| Ferron Creek (Upper Station) Near Ferron | 55 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Salina City.
Track Salina City 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 Salina City
Where does the data for Salina City 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 Salina City.