Cutler dam
Cutler
Cutler Dam, located on the Bear River in Box Elder, Utah, is a concrete structure completed in 1927 primarily for irrigation purposes. This dam stands at 126 feet high and has a storage capacity of 15,300 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 12,640 acre-feet. It also serves for hydroelectric power generation and recreation, making it a multi-functional resource in the region.
Managed by the Utah Division of Water Rights and regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Cutler Dam is subject to regular inspections and enforcement to ensure its safety and functionality. With a high hazard potential and a very high risk assessment rating, the dam's emergency action plan is crucial for mitigating any potential risks to surrounding communities in case of a breach or failure. The dam features a controlled spillway and four Tainter gates for water release during high flow events, enhancing its flood control capabilities.
Located in a picturesque setting, Cutler Dam provides essential water resources for agriculture and power generation while offering recreational opportunities for visitors. Its historical significance as a key infrastructure project in Utah underscores the importance of sustainable water management practices in the face of changing climate conditions. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate resilience will find Cutler Dam to be a fascinating example of human ingenuity in harnessing and managing water resources for the benefit of both people and the environment.
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 Cutler -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bear River At Idaho-Utah State Line | 498 cfs | → |
| Logan River Above State Dam | 367 cfs | → |
| Logan | 77 cfs | → |
| Bear River Near Corinne | 387 cfs | → |
| Little Bear River At Paradise | 88 cfs | → |
| Blacksmith Fork Ab U.P.&L. Co | 73 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cutler.
Boat launches
- West 6200 North 6484, Cache County
- West 3000 North 4507, Cache County
- North 3000 West Cache County
- Highway 30 Cache County
- Highway 102 Box Elder County
- Promontory Road Corinne
Campgrounds
Track Cutler 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 Cutler
Where does the data for Cutler 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 Cutler.