STEINAKER RESERVOIR

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Steinaker Reservoir


April 24, 2024

31,862 acre-ft

+0.22% today
140% of Normal High

Water storage levels at Steinaker Reservoir are currently 31,862 acre-ft, about 140% of normal. The average for this time of year is approximately 22,615.82acre-ft. Maximum recorded Storage since record keeping began in 1974 was 2005-06-07 when levels reached 36,643 acre-ft. Lowest recorded Storage was 2018-08-26 when levels receded to 42 acre-ft. View historical levels.

Steinaker Reservoir is a small, man-made lake located in northeastern Utah near the town of Vernal. It was created in 1961 by the construction of a dam on the Steinaker Creek, which is a tributary of the Green River. The reservoir has a capacity of 20,000 acre-feet and is used primarily for irrigation and recreation. The hydrology of the reservoir is dominated by snowmelt and runoff from the surrounding mountains, which provide about 70% of the surface flow. The remaining 30% comes from direct precipitation and groundwater. The reservoir is also fed by several small streams and springs. The primary users of the water are local farmers and ranchers, who rely on it for irrigation of crops and pastureland. Recreational activities at the reservoir include boating, fishing, and swimming.



Geolocation -109.533, 40.515
Elevation 5,513 ft
Storage 24hr Change 0.22%
Percent of Normal 140%
Minimum 42 acre-ft
2018-08-26
Maximum 36,643 acre-ft
2005-06-07
Average 22,616 acre-ft
Hydraulic_Height 145
Drainage_Area 19
Years_Modified 1994 - Foundation, 1994 - Seismic, 1994 - Structural
Year_Completed 1961
Nid_Storage 40358
River_Or_Stream ASHLEY CREEK OFFSTREAM
Structural_Height 162
Surface_Area 850
Hazard_Potential High
Dam_Length 1997
Primary_Dam_Type Earth
Nid_Height 162

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Area Boat Ramps

PELICAN LAKE BOAT RAMP
Lower Green-Diamond Watershed, Utah
MOFFAT COUNTY
Upper Green-Flaming Gorge Reservoir Watershed, Utah
SAND WASH
Lower Green-Desolation Canyon Watershed, Utah
UTE MOUNTAIN TRAIL DAGGETT COUNTY
Upper Green-Flaming Gorge Reservoir Watershed, Utah
LITTLE SWALLOW OVERLOOK DAGGETT COUNTY
Upper Green-Flaming Gorge Reservoir Watershed, Utah
WHITE RIVER ENRON BOAT RAMP
Lower White Watershed, Utah
FOREST ROAD 009 DAGGETT COUNTY
Upper Green-Flaming Gorge Reservoir Watershed, Wyoming
SWALLOW CANYON ROAD DAGGETT COUNTY
Upper Green-Flaming Gorge Reservoir Watershed, Utah
BROWNS PARK ROAD DAGGETT COUNTY
Upper Green-Flaming Gorge Reservoir Watershed, Utah
SWALLOW CANYON BOAT RAMP
Upper Green-Flaming Gorge Reservoir Watershed, Utah

Rafting & Kayaking

GREEN RIVER
Lower Green-Diamond Watershed, Utah
WILDERNESS BOUNDARY TO CONFLUENCE WITH EAST FORK BEAVER CREEK
Upper Green-Flaming Gorge Reservoir Watershed, Wyoming
WHITE RIVER
Lower White Watershed, Utah
RED CASTLE LAKE TO TRAILHEAD
Blacks Fork Watershed, Wyoming
EVACUATION CREEK
Lower White Watershed, Utah
NINE MILE CREEK
Lower Green-Desolation Canyon Watershed, Utah
BEAVER LAKE TO WILDERNESS BOUNDARY
Upper Green-Flaming Gorge Reservoir Watershed, Wyoming
THE FOREST SERVICE SPILLWAY BOAT RAMP BELOW FLAMING GORGE DAM TO THE BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT BOAT RAMP AT INDIAN CROSSING
Upper Green-Flaming Gorge Reservoir Watershed, Utah
WHITE RIVER
Lower White Watershed, Utah
WHITE RIVER
Lower White Watershed, Utah

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Wyoming Park

Clearview Park

State Conservation Area Utah State Department of Wildlife Resources 166

Blairtown Park

Apache Trail Park

Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge

Garnet Park

Bunning Park

Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area

Medicine Bow Park

                                                                                                                       
                                               
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