Salt Lake County Shriners (#12) dam
Salt Lake County Shriners (#12)
Salt Lake County Shriners (#12) is a crucial flood risk reduction structure located in Salt Lake City, Utah, along the Lime Kiln Gulch. Managed by the Utah Division of Water Rights, this earthen dam stands at a structural height of 59 feet with a hydraulic height of 53 feet. Completed in 1978, it serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction, helping to protect the surrounding area from potential inundation during times of high water flow.
With a drainage area of 0.5 square miles and a storage capacity of 17 acre-feet, Salt Lake County Shriners (#12) plays a vital role in mitigating the risk of flooding in the region. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam is currently assessed to be in fair condition, with regular inspections conducted to ensure its continued effectiveness. The last inspection in October 2020 revealed that the structure meets regulatory standards and is actively maintained to uphold its flood control capabilities.
As a key component of the local flood control infrastructure, Salt Lake County Shriners (#12) stands as a testament to effective water resource management in the face of potential climate challenges. Its strategic location and design contribute to the overall resilience of the area, safeguarding communities against the threat of flooding and demonstrating the importance of proactive risk reduction measures in the face of 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 Salt Lake County Shriners (#12) -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Red Butte Creek At Fort Douglas | 2 cfs | → |
| Jordan River @ 1700 South @ Salt Lake City | 145 cfs | → |
| Surplus Canal @ Salt Lake City | 304 cfs | → |
| Little Cottonwood Creek @ Jordan River Nr Slc | 37 cfs | → |
| Goggin Drain Near Magna Utah | 115 cfs | → |
| East Canyon Creek Near Jeremy Ranch | 22 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Salt Lake County Shriners (#12).
Boat launches
- Redwood Road Salt Lake City
- Jordan River Drive 1328, North Salt Lake
- Bountiful Lake
- Oquirrh Lake Boat Ramp
- Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway Magna
- State Route 319 Wasatch County
Campgrounds
- Camp Kostopulos
- Jordan Pines Group Campground
- Bountiful Peak Campground
- Spruces Campground
- Spruces
- Tanners Flat Campground
Fishing spots
- Mill Canyon Fishing Dock And Boardwalk
- Lake Florence
- Lake Lillian
- Lake Desolation
- Lake Solitude
- White Pine Lake
Track Salt Lake County Shriners (#12) 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 Salt Lake County Shriners (#12)
Where does the data for Salt Lake County Shriners (#12) 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.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Salt Lake County Shriners (#12).