Goose Lake (Upper) dam
Goose Lake (Upper)
Located in Uintah County, Utah, Goose Lake (Upper) is a privately-owned irrigation reservoir situated along the South Fork of Ashley Creek. The dam, completed in 1920, stands at a height of 11 feet with a hydraulic height of 8 feet, serving the primary purpose of irrigation. With a storage capacity of 360 acre-feet and a drainage area of 1.1 square miles, this reservoir plays a significant role in water resource management in the region.
Managed by the Utah Division of Water Rights, Goose Lake (Upper) is regulated, inspected, and enforced by state authorities to ensure its structural integrity and operational safety. Despite being classified as having a significant hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is not rated, and emergency action plans are not currently prepared. Regular inspections, with a frequency of every two years, help monitor the reservoir's condition and mitigate potential risks to surrounding communities and ecosystems.
With its historical significance dating back a century, Goose Lake (Upper) continues to be a vital water resource for agricultural purposes in the area. As climate change impacts water availability and quality, the proper management and maintenance of this reservoir are crucial to sustainably meet the irrigation needs of local farmers and ensure the resilience of the surrounding ecosystem in the face of evolving environmental challenges.
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 Goose Lake (Upper) -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Whiterocks River Near Whiterocks | 121 cfs | → |
| Ashley Cr Abv Sp Nr Vernal Ut | 4 cfs | → |
| Ashley Creek Near Vernal | 105 cfs | → |
| Uinta River Blw Powerplant Diversion Nr Neola | 122 cfs | → |
| Big Brush Creek Abv Red Fleet Res | 22 cfs | → |
| Henrys Fork Near Manila | 12 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Goose Lake (Upper).
Boat launches
- Ute Mountain Trail Daggett County
- Forest Road 009 Daggett County
- Long Park Reservoir Trail Daggett County
- Forest Road 145; Us Highway Fs Road 145 Daggett County
- Cedar Springs Boating Ramp
- Spillway Boat Launch Area
Campgrounds
- South Fork Camping Area
- North Fork Camping Area
- Red Springs
- Red Springs Campground
- Trout Creek Guard Station
- Massey Meadow Camping Area
Fishing spots
- Ashley Twin Lakes
- Browne Reservoir
- Long Park Boat Launch Area
- Chepeta Lake
- West Greens Lake Fishing Site
- Burnt Fork
Track Goose Lake (Upper) 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 Goose Lake (Upper)
Where does the data for Goose Lake (Upper) 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 Goose Lake (Upper).