Fool Creek No. 1 dam
Fool Creek No. 1
Fool Creek No. 1 is a private irrigation dam located in Millard County, Utah, completed in 1948. Managed by the Utah Division of Water Rights, this earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 18 feet and a structural height of 24 feet, providing irrigation water storage of 17,781 acre-feet from the Fool Creek watershed. With a drainage area of 45.1 square miles, the dam plays a crucial role in water management for agricultural purposes in the region.
Despite its age, Fool Creek No. 1 remains in a condition that has not been rated, with significant hazard potential. Regular inspections are carried out every two years, with the last inspection conducted in May 2020. The dam has not been modified over the years, and it lacks emergency action plans, inundation maps, and risk assessment protocols. As a vital piece of infrastructure for water resource management in the area, it is essential to address any potential risks and ensure the dam's continued safe operation to meet the irrigation needs of the surrounding agricultural community.
Located in the Sacramento District, Fool Creek No. 1 underscores the importance of maintaining and monitoring aging dams for both water resource sustainability and public safety. As climate change impacts water availability and distribution, the proper management of dams like Fool Creek No. 1 becomes increasingly critical in ensuring a reliable water supply for agricultural activities and mitigating potential hazards associated with aging infrastructure. Collaborative efforts between private owners, state agencies, and regulators are essential to address any identified risks and implement necessary measures to safeguard the dam's integrity and functionality 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 Fool Creek No. 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sevier River Near Lynndyl | 550 cfs | → |
| Sevier River Near Juab | 546 cfs | → |
| Sevier River Blw San Pitch River | 71 cfs | → |
| Salt Creek At Nephi | 11 cfs | → |
| Currant Creek Near Mona | 2 cfs | → |
| Vernon Creek Near Vernon | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Fool Creek No. 1.
Campgrounds
- Oak Creek Rec Site
- Oak Creek Campground
- Sand Mountain - Little Sahara Rec Area
- Sand Mountain Campground
- Jericho Campground
- Jericho - Little Sahara Rec Area
Track Fool Creek No. 1 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 Fool Creek No. 1
Where does the data for Fool Creek No. 1 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 Fool Creek No. 1.