Smith And Morehouse dam
Smith And Morehouse
Smith and Morehouse is a privately owned water resource located in Summit County, Utah, with a primary purpose of irrigation. The dam was completed in 1987 by Palmer-Wilding Consulting Engineers and is regulated by the Utah Division of Water Rights. With a maximum storage capacity of 10,500 acre-feet and a normal storage of 8,350 acre-feet, the dam serves as a vital resource for managing water in the area.
Situated on Smith & Morehouse Creek, the dam has a structural height of 92 feet and a hydraulic height of 82 feet, making it a significant structure in the region. The hazard potential is considered high, but the condition assessment is rated as satisfactory. The last inspection took place in September 2020, with a frequency of one inspection per year.
The dam plays a crucial role in water management and irrigation in the area, serving as a key component of the local infrastructure. Its construction and maintenance are overseen by the Utah Division of Water Rights to ensure its safety and effectiveness for the surrounding communities. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Smith and Morehouse represents a fascinating example of man-made infrastructure supporting natural ecosystems and human activities.
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 Smith And Morehouse -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Weber River Near Oakley | 750 cfs | → |
| Weber River Near Peoa | 696 cfs | → |
| Provo River Near Woodland | 982 cfs | → |
| Weber River Near Wanship | 182 cfs | → |
| Provo River Near Hailstone | 983 cfs | → |
| Weber River Near Coalville | 203 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Smith And Morehouse.
⚓ Boat launches
- Rock Cliff Boat Ramp
- State Route 319 Wasatch County
- Deer Creek State Park- Charleston Day Use Area
- Forest Service Road Wasatch County
⛺ Campgrounds
- Smith - Morehouse
- Smith-Morehouse Campground
- Ledgefork Campground
- Ledgefork
- Washington Lake
- Trial Lake Campground
Track Smith And Morehouse 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 Smith And Morehouse
Where does the data for Smith And Morehouse 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 Smith And Morehouse.