Northwest dam
Northwest
Northwest is a private water infrastructure located in Morgan, Utah, specifically in the city of Mountain Green. Managed by the Utah Division of Water Rights, this irrigation dam on Cottonwood Creek was completed in 1940 and serves the primary purpose of irrigation. With a hydraulic height of 33 feet and a structural height of 36 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 603 acre-feet, providing vital water resources for the surrounding area.
Despite its age, Northwest is in fair condition and has a high hazard potential, highlighting the importance of regular inspections and maintenance. The dam has a maximum discharge of 17 cubic feet per second and a drainage area of 0.1 square miles. It is crucial for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor the condition of infrastructure like Northwest to ensure the safety and sustainability of water management in the region.
Overall, Northwest plays a significant role in supporting agricultural activities in the area and underscores the importance of proper regulation and enforcement to protect water resources. As climate change continues to impact water availability and quality, understanding and maintaining structures like Northwest will be essential for ensuring a reliable and sustainable water supply for the community.
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 Northwest -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Weber River At Gateway | 278 cfs | → |
| Weber River At I-84 At Uintah | 165 cfs | → |
| Ogden River Bl Pineview Res Near Huntsville | 156 cfs | → |
| South Fork Ogden River Near Huntsville | 78 cfs | → |
| Farmington Cr Abv Div Nr Farmington | 9 cfs | → |
| Ogden River Nr Gibson Avenue At Ogden | 227 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Northwest.
Boat launches
- Skullcrack Trail Weber County
- Bountiful Lake
- County Road 1980 Morgan County
- South 7500 West Hooper
- South 7500 West Weber County
- Weber County
Campgrounds
- Anderson Cove Campground
- Old Maple Campground
- Maples Campground
- Magpie Campground
- Middle Fork Dispersed Camping
- Botts Campground
Fishing spots
- South Fork Ogden River
- Chalk Creek
- Mill Canyon Fishing Dock And Boardwalk
- Lake Desolation
- White Pine Lake
- Lake Florence
Track Northwest 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 Northwest
Where does the data for Northwest 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 Northwest.