Kaysville dam
Kaysville
Kaysville is home to a vital irrigation dam that plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area. Built in 1914, this earth dam stands at a structural height of 45 feet and a hydraulic height of 36 feet, with a storage capacity of 234 acre-feet. Located on the South Fork of Holmes Creek, the dam serves the primary purpose of irrigation, supporting the agricultural needs of the community.
Managed by the Utah Division of Water Rights, Kaysville Dam is subject to regular inspections and enforcement measures to ensure its safety and functionality. With a high hazard potential due to its location and purpose, the dam has been assessed as satisfactory in terms of condition. Despite its age, the dam continues to provide crucial water storage and distribution services for the surrounding area, highlighting the importance of proper water resource management in the face of changing climate conditions.
As climate change continues to impact water availability and quality, the role of infrastructure like the Kaysville Dam becomes increasingly significant in ensuring sustainable water management practices. With a history dating back over a century, this dam stands as a testament to the community's ongoing efforts to adapt and innovate in the face of evolving environmental challenges. As water enthusiasts and climate advocates, understanding and supporting the maintenance and regulation of structures like Kaysville Dam is essential in safeguarding water resources for future generations.
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 Kaysville -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Farmington Cr Abv Div Nr Farmington | 8 cfs | → |
| Weber River At I-84 At Uintah | 120 cfs | → |
| Weber River At Gateway | 236 cfs | → |
| Weber River At Ogden | 73 cfs | → |
| Ogden River Nr Gibson Avenue At Ogden | 247 cfs | → |
| Ogden River Bl Pineview Res Near Huntsville | 180 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Kaysville.
Boat launches
- Bountiful Lake
- Jordan River Drive 1328, North Salt Lake
- South 7500 West Hooper
- Redwood Road Salt Lake City
- South 7500 West Weber County
- Weber County
Campgrounds
- Bountiful Peak Campground
- Old Maple Campground
- Maples Campground
- Anderson Cove Campground
- Middle Fork Dispersed Camping
- East Canyon State Park
Fishing spots
- South Fork Ogden River
- Mill Canyon Fishing Dock And Boardwalk
- Lake Desolation
- Lake Florence
- Lake Lillian
- White Pine Lake
Track Kaysville 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 Kaysville
Where does the data for Kaysville 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 Kaysville.