Cleveland dam
Cleveland
Located in Emery County, Utah, the Cleveland dam stands as a vital component of the region's water resource infrastructure. Built in 1909 for irrigation purposes, this earth dam on Spring Creek has a structural height of 61 feet and a hydraulic height of 57 feet, providing a storage capacity of 6020 acre-feet. With a drainage area of 9 square miles and a maximum discharge of 80 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow and supply for the surrounding area.
Managed by the Utah Division of Water Rights, the Cleveland dam is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement to ensure its safe operation. Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, the dam is currently assessed as being in fair condition. Regular inspections, with the most recent conducted in July 2020, help monitor the dam's integrity and identify any necessary maintenance or improvements to mitigate risks and maintain its functionality.
With its historical significance and ongoing role in water management, the Cleveland dam serves as a key asset in sustaining agricultural activities and water supply in the Huntington area. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the proper maintenance and operation of such infrastructure are crucial for ensuring the resilience of communities reliant on these systems.
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 Cleveland -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Fairview Tunnel Near Fairview | 3 cfs | → |
| Mud Creek Bl Winter Quarters Canyon At Scofield | 8 cfs | → |
| Fish Creek Above Reservoir | 9 cfs | → |
| Ephraim Tunnel Near Ephraim | 5 cfs | → |
| White River Bl Tabbyune C Near Soldier Summit | 4 cfs | → |
| Salt Crk Blw Nephi Powerplant Div | 11 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cleveland.
Campgrounds
- Cleveland Reservoir Campground
- Lake Canyon Campground
- Lake Canyon Rec Area
- Lake Canyon Rec Area Campground
- The Chute Group Campground
- Chute Group Campground
Fishing spots
- Cleveland Reservoir Candland
- Huntington Reservoir/Mammoth Fishing Site
- Rolfson Reservoir
- Huntington Reservoir
- Huntington Creek Flyfishing Site
- Electric Lake
Paddle runs
Track Cleveland 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 Cleveland
Where does the data for Cleveland 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 High 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 Cleveland.