Sevier Bridge dam
Sevier Bridge
Sevier Bridge, located in Juab County, Utah, is a vital structure that serves the primary purpose of irrigation along the Sevier River. Built in 1914, this private-owned earth dam stands at a structural height of 92 feet, with a hydraulic height of 79 feet and a length of 1340 feet. It boasts a storage capacity of 363,000 acre-feet, providing essential water resources for agricultural activities within the region.
Managed by the Utah Division of Water Rights, Sevier Bridge is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state authorities to ensure its proper functioning and safety. Despite being assessed as having a fair condition, the dam poses a high hazard potential, which necessitates regular inspections and maintenance efforts. With a drainage area of 5,120 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 2,625 cubic feet per second, the structure plays a crucial role in water management within the area.
As an integral part of the water infrastructure in Juab County, Sevier Bridge stands as a testament to the engineering ingenuity of its time and continues to support the local agricultural community with much-needed irrigation resources. With its historical significance and ongoing importance in water resource management, this earth dam remains a key feature along the Sevier River, contributing to the sustainability and resilience of the region's water supply in the face of changing climate conditions.
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 Sevier Bridge -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sevier River Near Juab | 550 cfs | → |
| Sevier River Blw San Pitch River | 60 cfs | → |
| Sevier River Near Lynndyl | 507 cfs | → |
| Manti Creek Below Dugway Creek | 17 cfs | → |
| Salt Creek At Nephi | 10 cfs | → |
| Salt Crk Blw Nephi Powerplant Div | 11 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Sevier Bridge.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Oasis - Yuba State Park
- Painted Rocks - Yuba State Park
- North And West Beaches - Yuba State Park
- Oak Creek Campground
- Oak Creek Rec Site
- Chicken Creek
Track Sevier Bridge 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 Sevier Bridge
Where does the data for Sevier Bridge 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 Sevier Bridge.