Heber Valley Wastewater No. 5 dam
Heber Valley Wastewater No. 5
Heber Valley Wastewater No. 5, located in Wasatch, Utah, serves as a vital irrigation source in the region. Constructed in 1982, this earth dam stands at a height of 26 feet and has a storage capacity of 413 acre-feet. Managed by the Utah Division of Water Rights, the dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by state agencies to ensure its optimal performance and safety.
With a low hazard potential and a condition assessment currently not rated, Heber Valley Wastewater No. 5 plays a crucial role in water resource management in the area. The dam drains to the Provo River offstream and is positioned to support agricultural activities in the region. Despite being last inspected in July 2016 with a scheduled inspection frequency of 5 years, the dam continues to provide essential irrigation water to the local community.
As a key piece of infrastructure in the region, Heber Valley Wastewater No. 5 underscores the importance of sustainable water resource management and climate resilience. With its strategic location and regulatory oversight, this dam exemplifies the collaborative efforts between local governments and state agencies to safeguard water supplies for agricultural purposes amidst changing environmental 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 Heber Valley Wastewater No. 5 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Provo River Near Charleston | 183 cfs | → |
| Snake Creek Near Charleston | 23 cfs | → |
| Daniels Creek At Charleston | · | → |
| Provo River At River Road Bridge | 156 cfs | → |
| Provo River Near Hailstone | 580 cfs | → |
| American Fk Ab Upper Powerplant Nr American Fk | 53 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Heber Valley Wastewater No. 5.
Boat launches
- Deer Creek State Park- Charleston Day Use Area
- State Route 314 Wasatch County
- State Route 319 Wasatch County
- Rock Cliff Boat Ramp
- North Vineyard Road 4888, Vineyard
- I 15 Provo
Campgrounds
- Wasatch Mountain State Park
- Deer Creek State Park
- Camp Cloud Rim
- Hailstone - Jordanelle State Park
- Rock Cliff - Jordanelle State Park
- Albion Basin
Fishing spots
Track Heber Valley Wastewater No. 5 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 Heber Valley Wastewater No. 5
Where does the data for Heber Valley Wastewater No. 5 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 Heber Valley Wastewater No. 5.