Provo City - Rock Canyon Db dam
Provo City - Rock Canyon Db
Provo City - Rock Canyon Db is a vital infrastructure managed by the local government of Provo, Utah, designed for flood risk reduction along the Rock Canyon river or stream. Completed in 1930, this earth dam stands at a structural height of 24 feet and has a hydraulic height of 20 feet, with a storage capacity of 137 acre-feet. With a drainage area of 10 square miles and the ability to handle a maximum discharge of 280 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a crucial role in safeguarding the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
Despite being assessed as having a high hazard potential, Provo City - Rock Canyon Db is currently deemed to be in fair condition. Regular inspections are conducted, with the last one occurring in September 2020. The dam is regulated and permitted by the Utah Division of Water Rights, ensuring that it meets all necessary safety standards for continued operation. While the dam has not undergone any modifications in recent years, its emergency action plan status and risk management measures are currently unspecified, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and preparedness to mitigate any potential risks.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Provo City - Rock Canyon Db serves as a critical piece of infrastructure in the region's flood risk management strategy. With its historical significance dating back to the early 20th century, this dam continues to play a crucial role in protecting the local community from potential flooding hazards. As efforts to enhance its safety and emergency response protocols continue, the dam stands as a testament to the importance of proactive infrastructure management in ensuring the resilience of water resources in the face of changing climate 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 Provo City - Rock Canyon Db -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Provo River At Provo | 227 cfs | → |
| Hobble Creek At 1650 West At Springville | 86 cfs | → |
| American Fk Ab Upper Powerplant Nr American Fk | 61 cfs | → |
| Spanish Fork At Castilla | 341 cfs | → |
| Daniels Creek At Charleston | · | → |
| Snake Creek Near Charleston | 23 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Provo City - Rock Canyon Db.
Boat launches
- I 15 Provo
- Campground Road Provo
- North Vineyard Road 4888, Vineyard
- Utah County
- State Route 314 Wasatch County
- Lincoln Beach Road Utah County
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Bridal Veil (Bv)
- Headwater Spring In Sec 8 To Mt Timpanogos Wilderness Boundary
- Mt Timpanogos Wilderness Boundary To Theater-In-The-Pines
- Confluence Below Timpooneke To Mt Timpanogos Wilderness Boundary
- Mt Timpanogos Wilderenss Boundary To Scout Falls
- Top Of Cascade Springs To Road Crossing In Section 36
Track Provo City - Rock Canyon Db 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 Provo City - Rock Canyon Db
Where does the data for Provo City - Rock Canyon Db 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 High 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.
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