Salt Lake Co-Creekside Park (Big Cttnwd) dam
Salt Lake Co-Creekside Park (Big Cttnwd)
Salt Lake Co-Creekside Park, located along Big Cottonwood Creek in Holladay, Utah, serves as a flood risk reduction structure managed by the local government. Completed in 1969, this earth dam stands at a structural height of 16 feet with a hydraulic height of 11 feet, helping to mitigate potential flooding in the area. With a storage capacity of 90 acre-feet and a drainage area of 53.1 square miles, the park plays a vital role in protecting the surrounding community from high hazard potential events.
Despite its critical function, the dam at Salt Lake Co-Creekside Park is currently assessed in fair condition and undergoes inspections every two years to ensure its effectiveness in flood risk reduction. The Utah Division of Water Rights oversees the regulatory aspects of the structure, enforcing state permitting, inspection, and enforcement measures. As one of the key infrastructure projects in the region, this park exemplifies the importance of proactive management and maintenance to safeguard against potential flood hazards in a climate-vulnerable area.
Located within the Omaha District, Salt Lake Co-Creekside Park serves as a testament to the ongoing efforts to manage water resources and climate risks in the face of changing environmental conditions. As a part of the broader network of flood risk reduction structures, this park not only provides protection for the community but also highlights the need for continued investment in resilient infrastructure to adapt to the challenges posed by a changing climate. With its strategic location along Big Cottonwood Creek, this park stands as a symbol of proactive adaptation and risk management in the face of increasing climate variability.
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 Co-Creekside Park (Big Cttnwd) -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Cottonwood Creek @ Jordan River Nr Slc | 44 cfs | → |
| Surplus Canal @ Salt Lake City | 262 cfs | → |
| Jordan River @ 1700 South @ Salt Lake City | 144 cfs | → |
| Red Butte Creek At Fort Douglas | 1 cfs | → |
| East Canyon Creek Near Jeremy Ranch | 10 cfs | → |
| Mcleod Creek Near Park City | 6 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Salt Lake Co-Creekside Park (Big Cttnwd).
Boat launches
- Redwood Road Salt Lake City
- Oquirrh Lake Boat Ramp
- Jordan River Drive 1328, North Salt Lake
- Bountiful Lake
- Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway Magna
- State Route 319 Wasatch County
Campgrounds
- Cochran Mill County Park
- Mcintosh Reserve Park
- Vfw County Park
- John Tanner State Park
- Chattahoochee Bend State Park
- Beautiful Rock Campgound
Fishing spots
Track Salt Lake Co-Creekside Park (Big Cttnwd) 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 Co-Creekside Park (Big Cttnwd)
Where does the data for Salt Lake Co-Creekside Park (Big Cttnwd) 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 Co-Creekside Park (Big Cttnwd).