Anderson Doty dam
Anderson Doty
Anderson Doty is a private irrigation dam located in Cache, Utah, near the city of Lewiston. Built in 1967 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 21 feet and a structural height of 27 feet, with a length of 310 feet. It serves the primary purpose of irrigation, with a storage capacity of 100 acre-feet and a drainage area of 4 square miles, making it a crucial water resource for the area.
Managed by the Utah Division of Water Rights, Anderson Doty is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced upon to ensure its safety and functionality. The dam has a low hazard potential and has not been rated for condition assessment yet. Despite being non-federal, it meets regulatory guidelines and is subject to regular inspections every 5 years. The dam is a key component in the local water infrastructure, contributing to the management and distribution of water resources in the region.
The dam is situated on a tributary to Cub River and falls under the jurisdiction of the state of Utah. Although it has not undergone modifications or has an emergency action plan in place, Anderson Doty continues to play a vital role in irrigation and water management in the area. With its historical significance and ongoing importance, this dam serves as a focal point for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the sustainable use of water 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 Anderson Doty -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bear River At Idaho-Utah State Line | 483 cfs | → |
| Logan River Above State Dam | 410 cfs | → |
| Logan | 68 cfs | → |
| Blacksmith Fork Ab U.P.&L. Co | 74 cfs | → |
| Little Bear River At Paradise | 83 cfs | → |
| Bear River Near Corinne | 411 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Anderson Doty.
Boat launches
- North 3000 West Cache County
- West 6200 North 6484, Cache County
- West 3000 North 4507, Cache County
- Highway 30 Cache County
- Highway 102 Box Elder County
- Promontory Road Corinne
Campgrounds
- Smithfield Campground
- Smithfield
- High Creek Campground
- High Creek
- Tony Grove Lake Campground
- Tony Grove Lake
Track Anderson Doty 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 Anderson Doty
Where does the data for Anderson Doty 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 Anderson Doty.