South Ogden City Burch Creek Debris dam
South Ogden City Burch Creek Debris
South Ogden City Burch Creek Debris is a critical infrastructure owned by the local government of South Ogden, Utah, designed for flood risk reduction along the Burch Creek. This earth dam, completed in 1985, stands at a hydraulic height of 41 feet and a structural height of 56 feet, with a length of 330 feet. It has a storage capacity of 122 acre-feet and serves to protect the surrounding area from potential flooding events, with a maximum discharge capability of 348 cubic feet per second.
Managed by the Utah Division of Water Rights, South Ogden City Burch Creek Debris is regulated, inspected, and enforced by the state. While it has a high hazard potential, its current condition is assessed as fair, with regular inspections carried out every two years. The dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks and safeguarding the community of South Ogden and the surrounding Weber County. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate resilience will find this structure an intriguing example of local government efforts to manage water resources and protect against natural 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 South Ogden City Burch Creek Debris -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Weber River At Ogden | 163 cfs | → |
| Ogden River Nr Gibson Avenue At Ogden | 245 cfs | → |
| Weber River At I-84 At Uintah | 218 cfs | → |
| Ogden River Bl Pineview Res Near Huntsville | 178 cfs | → |
| Weber River At Gateway | 333 cfs | → |
| Weber River Near Plain City | 58 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near South Ogden City Burch Creek Debris.
Boat launches
- South 7500 West Hooper
- South 7500 West Weber County
- Weber County
- Bountiful Lake
- Skullcrack Trail Weber County
Campgrounds
- Old Maple Campground
- Maples Campground
- Anderson Cove Campground
- Middle Fork Dispersed Camping
- Bountiful Peak Campground
- Magpie Campground
Fishing spots
- South Fork Ogden River
- Mill Canyon Fishing Dock And Boardwalk
- Chalk Creek
- Lake Desolation
- Lake Florence
- Lake Lillian
Track South Ogden City Burch Creek Debris in the Snoflo app
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About South Ogden City Burch Creek Debris
Where does the data for South Ogden City Burch Creek Debris 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 South Ogden City Burch Creek Debris.