Bonanza Power Recycle Pond dam
Bonanza Power Recycle Pond
The Bonanza Power Recycle Pond, located in Uintah, Utah, serves as a crucial component in flood risk reduction along the Green River. Constructed in 1983, this earth-type dam stands at a structural height of 20 feet and has a storage capacity of 220 acre-feet. Managed by a private entity, the pond is regulated by the Utah Division of Water Rights, ensuring compliance with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement requirements.
Despite its low hazard potential, the Bonanza Power Recycle Pond plays a vital role in safeguarding the surrounding area from potential flooding events. With a history of regular inspections and a designated emergency action plan, this facility is equipped to respond effectively in case of any unforeseen emergencies. Situated in a region with a diverse climate and water resource management needs, this pond stands as a testament to the importance of proactive infrastructure development in adapting to changing environmental conditions.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Bonanza Power Recycle Pond exemplifies the intersection of engineering ingenuity and environmental stewardship. Through its design and operation, this facility showcases the importance of sustainable water management practices in mitigating flood risks and ensuring the resilience of communities in the face of changing climatic conditions. As a key component in the local water infrastructure network, this pond serves as a model for effective collaboration between private ownership and state regulatory agencies in achieving water resource sustainability goals.
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 Bonanza Power Recycle Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| White River Near Watson | 221 cfs | → |
| Green River Near Jensen | 3,380 cfs | → |
| Duchesne River Near Randlett | 86 cfs | → |
| Uinta River At Randlett | 31 cfs | → |
| Duchesne R Ab Uinta R Near Randlett | 51 cfs | → |
| Big Brush Creek Abv Red Fleet Res | 28 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bonanza Power Recycle Pond.
Boat launches
- White River Bonanza Boat Launch
- White River Enron Boat Ramp
- Seep Ridge Road Uintah County
- Pelican Lake Boat Ramp
- Uintah County
- Desert Voices Trail Uintah County
Campgrounds
- White River Enron Campsite 1
- White River Enron Campsite 2
- White River Enron Campsite 3
- Atchees Wash Campsite
- Point Of Pines Campsite 5
- Point Of Pines Campsite 3
Fishing spots
Track Bonanza Power Recycle Pond 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 Bonanza Power Recycle Pond
Where does the data for Bonanza Power Recycle Pond 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 Bonanza Power Recycle Pond.