U. S. Steel Corp. Storage (Clear Water) dam
U. S. Steel Corp. Storage (Clear Water)
U. S. Steel Corp. Storage (Clear Water) in Carbon, Utah, is a privately owned water storage facility regulated by the Utah Division of Water Rights. Completed in 1958, this earth dam structure serves primarily for tailings storage with a maximum storage capacity of 230 acre-feet. The dam stands at a hydraulic height of 24 feet and a structural height of 29 feet, stretching 1645 feet in length along the Price River.
Despite its low hazard potential, the facility undergoes regular inspections every five years, with the last one conducted in September 2020. With a normal storage capacity of 180 acre-feet, U. S. Steel Corp. Storage plays a crucial role in water resource management in the area. The dam's location in the Price River watershed highlights its importance in the region's water infrastructure and climate resilience efforts. As a key component of the local water supply system, continued monitoring and maintenance of this storage facility are essential for ensuring water resource sustainability in the face of changing climatic 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 U. S. Steel Corp. Storage (Clear Water) -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Desert Seep Wash Near Wellington | 2 cfs | → |
| Price River At Woodside | 28 cfs | → |
| Mud Creek Bl Winter Quarters Canyon At Scofield | 6 cfs | → |
| White River Bl Tabbyune C Near Soldier Summit | 6 cfs | → |
| Fish Creek Above Reservoir | 27 cfs | → |
| Fairview Tunnel Near Fairview | 6 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near U. S. Steel Corp. Storage (Clear Water).
Campgrounds
- Huntington State Park
- Price Canyon
- Price Canyon Recreation Site
- Nine Mile Guest Ranch & Rv/Campground
- Bear Creek
- Nuck Woodward Road Trailhead
Track U. S. Steel Corp. Storage (Clear Water) 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 U. S. Steel Corp. Storage (Clear Water)
Where does the data for U. S. Steel Corp. Storage (Clear Water) 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 U. S. Steel Corp. Storage (Clear Water).