Silver Springs No. 1 dam
Silver Springs No. 1
Silver Springs No. 1 is a private water resource in Utah, specifically in Summit County, with a primary purpose of irrigation. Designed by JACK JOHNSON AND ASSOC, this Earth dam stands at a structural height of 13 feet and has a hydraulic height of 10 feet. Completed in 1980, this dam has a storage capacity of 160 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 110 acre-feet. The dam is situated near the Willow Draw stream, and its spillway width measures 12 feet.
This significant structure has been regulated, inspected, and enforced by the Utah Division of Water Rights, ensuring its operational safety and compliance. The dam's hazard potential is classified as significant, with a biennial inspection frequency. While the condition assessment is currently marked as "Not Rated," the dam's emergency action plan status and risk assessment details are yet to be determined. Despite not being owned or funded by federal agencies, Silver Springs No. 1 plays a crucial role in water management and irrigation within the local community.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Silver Springs No. 1's data intriguing, showcasing the meticulous design and operational oversight that goes into managing essential water infrastructure. With its location in a condominium development in Utah, this dam serves as a vital resource for irrigation purposes in the region. The details provided offer a glimpse into the engineering and regulatory aspects of maintaining a crucial water structure, highlighting the intersection of human ingenuity and environmental stewardship in water management.
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 Silver Springs No. 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mcleod Creek Near Park City | 6 cfs | → |
| East Canyon Creek Bl I-80 Rest Stop Nr Park City | 3 cfs | → |
| East Canyon Creek Near Jeremy Ranch | 10 cfs | → |
| Silver Creek Near Silver Creek Junction | 4 cfs | → |
| Weber River Near Wanship | 196 cfs | → |
| Weber River Near Peoa | 342 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Silver Springs No. 1.
Boat launches
- State Route 319 Wasatch County
- Rock Cliff Boat Ramp
- Deer Creek State Park- Charleston Day Use Area
- State Route 314 Wasatch County
- Redwood Road Salt Lake City
- Jordan River Drive 1328, North Salt Lake
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
- White Pine Lake
- Lake Desolation
- Silver Lake
- Lake Solitude
- Lake Martha
- Mill Canyon Fishing Dock And Boardwalk
Track Silver Springs 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 Silver Springs No. 1
Where does the data for Silver Springs 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 Silver Springs No. 1.