Jordan Valley Water Purification Lower dam
Jordan Valley Water Purification Lower
Jordan Valley Water Purification Lower is a crucial water supply structure located in Salt Lake, Utah, designed to purify water from the Jordan River for local government use. Constructed in 1982, this earth dam stands at a height of 32 feet with a hydraulic height of 26 feet, providing a storage capacity of 46 acre-feet. The dam plays a significant role in water resource management, supporting the state-regulated and state-jurisdictional water rights under the Utah Division of Water Rights.
Owned and operated by a local government entity, Jordan Valley Water Purification Lower undergoes regular inspections and enforcement to ensure its structural integrity and operational efficiency. With a hazard potential classified as significant, the dam is monitored closely, with the last inspection conducted in October 2020. Despite not having a current condition assessment, the dam continues to serve its primary purpose of water supply, contributing to the sustainability and resilience of the surrounding communities in the face of changing climate conditions.
Situated in an offstream location along the Jordan River, this water purification facility demonstrates the importance of reliable water infrastructure in meeting the growing demand for clean water resources in Utah. As climate change impacts water availability and quality, the Jordan Valley Water Purification Lower stands as a vital asset in safeguarding the region's water supply and ensuring a sustainable future for generations to come.
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 Jordan Valley Water Purification Lower -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| West Canyon Creek Near Cedar Fort | 0 cfs | → |
| Little Cottonwood Creek @ Jordan River Nr Slc | 37 cfs | → |
| American Fk Ab Upper Powerplant Nr American Fk | 43 cfs | → |
| Surplus Canal @ Salt Lake City | 218 cfs | → |
| Jordan River @ 1700 South @ Salt Lake City | 145 cfs | → |
| Provo River At Provo | 264 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Jordan Valley Water Purification Lower.
Boat launches
- Oquirrh Lake Boat Ramp
- North Vineyard Road 4888, Vineyard
- Campground Road Provo
- Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway Magna
- Redwood Road Salt Lake City
- Utah County
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
- Echo Reservoir
- Lake Lillian
- Lake Florence
- Mill Canyon Fishing Dock And Boardwalk
- Lake Martha
- Lake Solitude
Paddle runs
- Source To Murray City Diversion
- Park And Ride To Old Mill Catch Pond
- Eastern Boundary Of National Monument To Western Boundary Of National Monument
- Tibble Res Down
- Confluence Below Timpooneke To Mt Timpanogos Wilderness Boundary
- Mt Timpanogos Wilderenss Boundary To Scout Falls
Track Jordan Valley Water Purification Lower 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 Jordan Valley Water Purification Lower
Where does the data for Jordan Valley Water Purification Lower 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 Jordan Valley Water Purification Lower.