Grantsville Regulating Pond dam
Grantsville Regulating Pond
Grantsville Regulating Pond, located in Tooele, Utah, is a privately-owned structure regulated by the Utah Division of Water Rights. Completed in 1986, this Earth-type dam stands at a structural height of 18 feet and has a hydraulic height of 15 feet. With a total storage capacity of 39 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 30.24 acre-feet, the pond plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area.
This significant structure, designed for purposes beyond flood control, covers a drainage area of 15 square miles and can discharge a maximum of 44 cubic feet per second. While its hazard potential is classified as significant, the condition assessment is currently not rated. The last inspection in September 2019 revealed no major concerns, but the inspection frequency is set at every two years to ensure the safety and efficiency of the regulating pond. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the functionality and maintenance of infrastructure like Grantsville Regulating Pond is crucial in managing water resources sustainably.
With its strategic location and storage capacity, Grantsville Regulating Pond serves as a vital asset in the water management infrastructure of Tooele County, Utah. Supported by state regulation and inspection, this Earth dam continues to play a key role in water resource management, highlighting the importance of maintaining and monitoring such structures for the benefit of the local community and the environment. As advocates for sustainable water practices, staying informed about the functionality and condition of structures like Grantsville Regulating Pond is essential in ensuring the long-term resilience of water resources 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 Grantsville Regulating Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South Willow Creek Near Grantsville | 5 cfs | → |
| West Canyon Creek Near Cedar Fort | 0 cfs | → |
| Goggin Drain Near Magna Utah | 143 cfs | → |
| Faust Creek Near Vernon | · | → |
| Surplus Canal @ Salt Lake City | 280 cfs | → |
| Little Cottonwood Creek @ Jordan River Nr Slc | 68 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Grantsville Regulating Pond.
Campgrounds
- Grantsville Reservoir
- Deseret Peak Complex
- Cottonwood Campground - Slrd
- Intake Campground
- Intake
- Boy Scout Campground
Fishing spots
- Mill Canyon Fishing Dock And Boardwalk
- Lake Lillian
- Lake Florence
- Echo Reservoir
- Lake Solitude
- Lake Desolation
Track Grantsville Regulating Pond in the Snoflo app
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About Grantsville Regulating Pond
Where does the data for Grantsville Regulating Pond 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 Grantsville Regulating Pond.