Barnes dam
Barnes
Barnes is a privately owned irrigation dam located in Center Creek, Utah. Managed by the Utah Division of Water Rights, this earth dam was completed in 1900 and has a hydraulic height of 20 feet, with a structural height of 23 feet. With a storage capacity of 60 acre-feet, Barnes serves the primary purpose of irrigation, supporting the agricultural needs of the surrounding area.
Situated on Crooked Creek - Off Channel, Barnes plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region. Despite being classified as a low hazard potential structure, it is subject to regular inspections by state regulatory agencies to ensure its safety and efficiency. With a drainage area of 2.5 square miles, Barnes contributes to the water management efforts in Wasatch County, Utah.
Although not currently rated in terms of its condition assessment, Barnes remains a significant feature in the local water infrastructure. Its strategic location and purposeful design highlight the importance of dams in sustaining water resources for irrigation and agriculture in the region. As climate change continues to impact water availability, structures like Barnes will play a vital role in ensuring sustainable water management practices for the future.
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 Barnes -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Provo River Near Charleston | 150 cfs | → |
| Daniels Creek At Charleston | · | → |
| Snake Creek Near Charleston | 24 cfs | → |
| Provo River At River Road Bridge | 126 cfs | → |
| Provo River Near Woodland | 813 cfs | → |
| Provo River Near Hailstone | 810 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Barnes.
Boat launches
- Deer Creek State Park- Charleston Day Use Area
- State Route 314 Wasatch County
- Rock Cliff Boat Ramp
- State Route 319 Wasatch County
- Forest Service Road Wasatch County
- I 15 Provo
Campgrounds
- Mill Hollow
- Mill Hollow Campground
- Rock Cliff - Jordanelle State Park
- Deer Creek State Park
- Wasatch Mountain State Park
- Pine Valley Group Campground
Fishing spots
Track Barnes 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 Barnes
Where does the data for Barnes 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 Barnes.