Castle Valley Sp Svc Dst -Emery Town Lwr dam
Castle Valley Sp Svc Dst -Emery Town Lwr
Castle Valley Special Service District in Emery Town Lower is a vital irrigation infrastructure nestled in the heart of Utah's Emery County, along the offstream of Muddy Creek. Managed by the local government, this earth dam structure was completed in 1983 and serves the primary purpose of providing irrigation water to the surrounding area. With a structural height of 10 feet and a storage capacity of 11 acre-feet, this dam plays a crucial role in supporting agricultural activities in the region.
Owned and regulated by the Utah Division of Water Rights, this dam is classified as having a significant hazard potential. While its condition assessment is currently not rated, it undergoes regular inspections every two years to ensure its safety and functionality. Despite not having an Emergency Action Plan prepared or meeting specific guidelines, the Castle Valley Special Service District dam remains a key component of the local water resource infrastructure, contributing to the sustainable management of water in the area. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this site serves as a fascinating example of how essential irrigation structures support agricultural activities and water management in rural communities.
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 Castle Valley Sp Svc Dst -Emery Town Lwr -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Muddy Creek Near Emery | 17 cfs | → |
| Ferron Cr Bl Millsite Res & Divs Nr Ferron | · | → |
| Ferron Creek (Upper Station) Near Ferron | 36 cfs | → |
| Salina Creek Near Emery | 4 cfs | → |
| Manti Creek Below Dugway Creek | 15 cfs | → |
| Ephraim Tunnel Near Ephraim | 3 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Castle Valley Sp Svc Dst -Emery Town Lwr.
Boat launches
- Ferron Canyon Road Ferron
- Sanpete County
- Chute Of Muddy Launch
- Emery County
- San Rafael River Put In
- Palisade Lake Road Sanpete County
Campgrounds
- Millsite State Park
- Willow Lake Fishing/Camping Area
- Willow Lake Campground
- Ferron Reservoir
- Indian Creek Guard Station
- Ferron Reservoir Campground
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About Castle Valley Sp Svc Dst -Emery Town Lwr
Where does the data for Castle Valley Sp Svc Dst -Emery Town Lwr 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.
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