Salt Lake County School Pond (11th) 14 dam
Salt Lake County School Pond (11th) 14
Salt Lake County School Pond (11th) 14, located in Salt Lake City, Utah, serves as a critical flood risk reduction structure regulated by the Utah Division of Water Rights. Completed in 1977, this earth dam stands at a structural height of 29 feet and a hydraulic height of 27 feet, with a storage capacity of 17 acre-feet. It is designed to mitigate the potential impacts of flooding in the area, covering a drainage area of 0.4 square miles.
Despite being in fair condition as of the last assessment in 2012, the dam is classified as having significant hazard potential. With a history of regular inspections and enforcement by state regulatory agencies, Salt Lake County School Pond (11th) 14 remains a vital infrastructure for flood control in the region. Its emergency action plan status and risk management measures are not yet fully documented, but the structure continues to meet regulatory guidelines for ensuring public safety.
As enthusiasts of water resources and climate resilience, the critical role of Salt Lake County School Pond (11th) 14 in flood risk reduction cannot be understated. With its strategic location and storage capacity, this earth dam serves as a key element in the overall water management system of Salt Lake County, highlighting the importance of proactive maintenance and emergency preparedness to safeguard communities from potential disasters.
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 School Pond (11th) 14 -- 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 | 218 cfs | → |
| Little Cottonwood Creek @ Jordan River Nr Slc | 37 cfs | → |
| Goggin Drain Near Magna Utah | 103 cfs | → |
| East Canyon Creek Near Jeremy Ranch | 23 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Salt Lake County School Pond (11th) 14.
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
- Bountiful Peak Campground
- Jordan Pines Group 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 School Pond (11th) 14 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 School Pond (11th) 14
Where does the data for Salt Lake County School Pond (11th) 14 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 Salt Lake County School Pond (11th) 14.