Pacificorp - Weber dam
Pacificorp - Weber
Pacificorp - Weber is a privately owned hydroelectric facility located on the Weber River in Uintah, Utah. Built in 1910, this gravity dam stands at a structural height of 17 feet and has a hydraulic height of 9 feet. With a storage capacity of 100 acre-feet and a drainage area of 1626.1 square miles, this dam plays a crucial role in generating clean energy and regulating water flow in the region.
Managed by the Utah Division of Water Rights, Pacificorp - Weber is state-regulated and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition is currently not rated, indicating a need for further assessment. With an emergency action plan yet to be prepared and updated, there is room for improvement in risk management and emergency response protocols to safeguard the surrounding community and environment.
As a key player in the water resource and climate landscape, Pacificorp - Weber stands as a testament to the intersection of energy production, water management, and environmental stewardship. Its historical significance, operational capabilities, and regulatory oversight make it a focal point for enthusiasts seeking to understand the intricate balance between human development and natural resources in the face of a changing climate.
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 Pacificorp - Weber -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Weber River At Gateway | 264 cfs | → |
| Weber River At I-84 At Uintah | 150 cfs | → |
| Ogden River Bl Pineview Res Near Huntsville | 177 cfs | → |
| Ogden River Nr Gibson Avenue At Ogden | 250 cfs | → |
| Weber River At Ogden | 118 cfs | → |
| Farmington Cr Abv Div Nr Farmington | 8 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pacificorp - Weber.
Boat launches
- South 7500 West Hooper
- Bountiful Lake
- South 7500 West Weber County
- Skullcrack Trail Weber County
- Weber County
Campgrounds
- Old Maple Campground
- Maples Campground
- Anderson Cove Campground
- Bountiful Peak Campground
- Middle Fork Dispersed Camping
- Magpie Campground
Fishing spots
- South Fork Ogden River
- Mill Canyon Fishing Dock And Boardwalk
- Chalk Creek
- Lake Desolation
- White Pine Lake
- Lake Florence
Track Pacificorp - Weber 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 Pacificorp - Weber
Where does the data for Pacificorp - Weber 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 Low 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 Pacificorp - Weber.