Desert Lake - Fawn Lake dam
Desert Lake - Fawn Lake
Desert Lake - Fawn Lake is a state-regulated water resource located in Emery, Utah, with a dam height of 9 feet and a hydraulic height of 4 feet. Completed in 1965, this earth dam spans 1355 feet and has a storage capacity of 248 acre-feet. The dam is primarily used for water management purposes, with the Utah Division of Water Rights overseeing its regulation, inspection, and enforcement.
Despite its low hazard potential, Desert Lake - Fawn Lake plays a crucial role in the local water supply and ecosystem. The dam's last inspection in April 2019 deemed its condition as "Not Rated," highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its continued safety and functionality. The surrounding area drains into washes and feeder canals, emphasizing the interconnectedness of this water resource with the broader landscape.
With its strategic location and vital role in water management, Desert Lake - Fawn Lake serves as a valuable asset for the community and wildlife in Emery, Utah. The dam's presence supports various ecological functions and provides a reliable water source for both human and environmental needs. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the preservation and sustainable management of Desert Lake - Fawn Lake will be essential for maintaining a resilient and healthy ecosystem in the region.
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 Desert Lake - Fawn Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Desert Seep Wash Near Wellington | 2 cfs | → |
| Price River At Woodside | 69 cfs | → |
| Ferron Cr Bl Millsite Res & Divs Nr Ferron | · | → |
| Ferron Creek (Upper Station) Near Ferron | 38 cfs | → |
| Mud Creek Bl Winter Quarters Canyon At Scofield | 8 cfs | → |
| Ephraim Tunnel Near Ephraim | 2 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Desert Lake - Fawn Lake.
Boat launches
- San Rafael River Put In
- San Rafael Boat Take Out
- Emery County
- Ferron Canyon Road Ferron
- Price River Put In
Campgrounds
- Huntington State Park
- Buckhorn Draw Camping Area
- The Wedge Camping Area
- Bear Creek
- Wedge Overlook
- New Joes Campground
Track Desert Lake - Fawn Lake 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 Desert Lake - Fawn Lake
Where does the data for Desert Lake - Fawn Lake 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 Low 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 Desert Lake - Fawn Lake.