Loggers Fork dam
Loggers Fork
Loggers Fork is a historic irrigation dam located in MANTI, Utah, completed in 1889. This earth dam stands at a height of 10 feet and has a storage capacity of 75 acre-feet, serving the primary purpose of irrigation. Managed by the Utah Division of Water Rights, the dam is state-regulated, inspected, and enforced to ensure its safety and functionality. With a low hazard potential and a condition assessment not yet rated, Loggers Fork remains a crucial water resource for the surrounding area.
Situated in Sanpete County, Utah, Loggers Fork is a key structure on the LOGGERS FORK river system, with a drainage area of 1 square mile. Despite its age, the dam has been well-maintained and remains in good condition, with regular inspections scheduled every 5 years. While the dam has not been modified in recent years, it continues to provide vital irrigation water for agricultural use in the region. With a close eye on safety and risk management, Loggers Fork ensures a reliable water supply in an environmentally conscious manner.
Owned privately and operated for the benefit of the local community, Loggers Fork showcases a blend of historical significance and modern water management practices. With a strong foundation and a commitment to regulatory compliance, this earth dam exemplifies the importance of water resource management in a changing climate. As climate enthusiasts and water resource advocates, the preservation and sustainability of structures like Loggers Fork are essential for ensuring a resilient and secure water supply for future generations.
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 Loggers Fork -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ephraim Tunnel Near Ephraim | 6 cfs | → |
| Manti Creek Below Dugway Creek | 21 cfs | → |
| Ferron Creek (Upper Station) Near Ferron | 55 cfs | → |
| Ferron Cr Bl Millsite Res & Divs Nr Ferron | · | → |
| Muddy Creek Near Emery | 15 cfs | → |
| Sevier River Blw San Pitch River | 50 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Loggers Fork.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Seely Creek Guard Station
- Manti Community Campground
- Manti
- Lake Hill Campground
- Lake Hill
- Upper Six Mile Ponds Campground
Fishing spots
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Track Loggers Fork in the Snoflo app
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About Loggers Fork
Where does the data for Loggers Fork 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 Loggers Fork.