Center Creek No. 5 dam
Center Creek No. 5
Center Creek No. 5, located in Wasatch, Utah, is a privately owned irrigation dam completed in 1886 with a primary purpose of providing water for agricultural use. This offstream structure on Center Creek has a hydraulic height of 14 feet and a structural height of 19 feet, with a total length of 935 feet. The dam has a maximum storage capacity of 165 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 130 acre-feet to support the surrounding area's water needs.
Managed by the Utah Division of Water Rights, Center Creek No. 5 is subject to state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement to ensure its safe operation and compliance with water resource management guidelines. The dam's hazard potential is deemed significant, highlighting the importance of regular inspections and maintenance to mitigate any risks associated with its condition. Although the dam's current condition assessment is not rated, its last inspection in July 2019 indicates a thorough monitoring process to safeguard against potential failures.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will appreciate the historical significance of Center Creek No. 5 as an essential piece of infrastructure supporting agricultural activities in the region. As part of the irrigation system in the area, this dam plays a crucial role in water management and distribution to sustain local farming operations. The dam's location on Center Creek, along with its modest storage capacity and well-maintained structure, underscores its importance in ensuring reliable water access for the community's agricultural needs.
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 Center Creek No. 5 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Provo River Near Woodland | 514 cfs | → |
| Provo River Near Charleston | 192 cfs | → |
| Daniels Creek At Charleston | · | → |
| Snake Creek Near Charleston | 23 cfs | → |
| Provo River Near Hailstone | 544 cfs | → |
| Provo River At River Road Bridge | 183 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Center Creek No. 5.
Boat launches
- Forest Service Road Wasatch County
- Deer Creek State Park- Charleston Day Use Area
- Rock Cliff Boat Ramp
- State Route 314 Wasatch County
- State Route 319 Wasatch County
- I 15 Provo
Campgrounds
- Mill Hollow
- Mill Hollow Campground
- Pine Valley Group Campground
- Currant Creek Campground
- Currant Creek
- Lower Provo River Campground
Fishing spots
Track Center Creek No. 5 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 Center Creek No. 5
Where does the data for Center Creek No. 5 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 Significant 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 Center Creek No. 5.