Deer Valley dam
Deer Valley
Deer Valley, located in Heber City, Utah, is a privately owned irrigation dam on Lake Creek that was completed in 1888 by the USDA NRCS. The dam has a hydraulic height of 22 feet and a structural height of 26 feet, with a length of 566 feet. It provides a storage capacity of 184 acre-feet, with normal storage levels at 138 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Utah Division of Water Rights and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safety and functionality.
Despite its age, Deer Valley dam is considered to be in fair condition with a high hazard potential. The dam is primarily used for irrigation purposes and serves the surrounding area in Wasatch County. The dam has not been significantly modified in recent years, and its last inspection in October 2020 showed that it meets regulatory guidelines. With its historical significance and importance for water resource management in the region, Deer Valley dam remains a vital piece of infrastructure that continues to play a key role in supporting agriculture and water supply in the area.
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 Deer Valley -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Provo River Near Woodland | 770 cfs | → |
| Provo River Near Hailstone | 739 cfs | → |
| Provo River At River Road Bridge | 141 cfs | → |
| Provo River Near Charleston | 168 cfs | → |
| Snake Creek Near Charleston | 23 cfs | → |
| Daniels Creek At Charleston | · | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Deer Valley.
Boat launches
- Rock Cliff Boat Ramp
- Deer Creek State Park- Charleston Day Use Area
- State Route 319 Wasatch County
- State Route 314 Wasatch County
- Forest Service Road Wasatch County
- I 15 Provo
Campgrounds
- Mill Hollow
- Mill Hollow Campground
- Rock Cliff - Jordanelle State Park
- Lower Provo River Campground
- Lower Provo River
- Ponderosa Group Campground
Fishing spots
Track Deer Valley 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 Deer Valley
Where does the data for Deer Valley 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 Deer Valley.