South Creek (Beaver) dam
South Creek (Beaver)
South Creek (Beaver) is a private water resource located in Beaver, Utah, managed by the Utah Division of Water Rights. This irrigation dam, completed in 1983, stands at a structural height of 63 feet and serves a primary purpose of irrigation. With a maximum storage capacity of 380 acre-feet and a normal storage of 300 acre-feet, South Creek plays a crucial role in supporting agriculture in the region.
The dam, with a hydraulic height of 58 feet and a length of 630 feet, has a significant hazard potential and undergoes regular inspections by the Utah Division of Water Rights. The last inspection was conducted in June 2020, with a frequency of once every two years. While the condition assessment is currently not rated, the dam's emergency action plan and risk management measures are not fully documented. South Creek (Beaver) presents an important case study for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the management and sustainability of irrigation systems in the region.
Overall, South Creek (Beaver) serves as a vital water resource in Beaver, Utah, contributing to the agricultural landscape in the area. As a privately owned structure regulated by the state, it highlights the careful balance between water resource management, infrastructure maintenance, and emergency preparedness. With its significant hazard potential, the dam underscores the importance of regular inspections and risk management to ensure the safety and reliability of water resources in the region.
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 South Creek (Beaver) -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Beaver River Near Beaver | 25 cfs | → |
| Beaver River At Adamsville | 1 cfs | → |
| Sevier River Near Kingston | 9 cfs | → |
| East Fork Sevier River Near Kingston | 196 cfs | → |
| Clear Creek Above Diversions | 26 cfs | → |
| Sevier River At Hatch | 84 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near South Creek (Beaver).
Campgrounds
- Little Cottonwood Campground
- Beaver Office Interpretive (Dispersed Camping)
- South Creek (Lower) Trailhead
- Little Reservoir Campground
- Little Reservoir Rec Site
- Little Reservoir
Fishing spots
- Anderson Meadow Rec Site
- Manning Meadows Cua Dispersed
- Panguitch Lake
- Corn Creek
- Dougherty Basin
- Long Willow Bottom
Paddle runs
Track South Creek (Beaver) 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 South Creek (Beaver)
Where does the data for South Creek (Beaver) 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 Significant 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 South Creek (Beaver).