North Utah County-Grove Creek Db dam
North Utah County-Grove Creek Db
The North Utah County-Grove Creek Dam, located in Pleasant Grove, Utah, is a vital structure designed by the USDA NRCS to address flood risk reduction along the Grove Creek river. Completed in 1964, this earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 22.2 feet and a structural height of 27.2 feet, with a dam length of 1300 feet. With a storage capacity of 132 acre-feet and a drainage area of 6 square miles, the dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
Managed by the Utah Division of Water Rights, this dam is state-regulated and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity. The last inspection in October 2020 deemed its condition satisfactory, with a high hazard potential due to its purpose and location. The dam's emergency action plan is up to date, and it meets regulatory guidelines, providing a sense of security for residents and stakeholders in the event of an emergency. With John R. Curtis as the local congressional representative overseeing the district, the North Utah County-Grove Creek Dam remains a key infrastructure for water resource and climate management in the region.
Overall, the North Utah County-Grove Creek Dam serves as a critical flood risk reduction structure in Pleasant Grove, Utah, providing essential protection for the community against potential inundation from the Grove Creek river. With its high hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment, this dam exemplifies the ongoing efforts to manage water resources and climate-related challenges in the area. Supported by state regulatory agencies and regular inspections, the dam stands as a testament to effective infrastructure management and emergency preparedness in North Utah County.
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 North Utah County-Grove Creek Db -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| American Fk Ab Upper Powerplant Nr American Fk | 43 cfs | → |
| Provo River At Provo | 264 cfs | → |
| Hobble Creek At 1650 West At Springville | 42 cfs | → |
| Daniels Creek At Charleston | · | → |
| Snake Creek Near Charleston | 23 cfs | → |
| Provo River Near Charleston | 185 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near North Utah County-Grove Creek Db.
Boat launches
- North Vineyard Road 4888, Vineyard
- Campground Road Provo
- State Route 314 Wasatch County
- I 15 Provo
- Utah County
- Deer Creek State Park- Charleston Day Use Area
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Eastern Boundary Of National Monument To Western Boundary Of National Monument
- Headwater Spring In Sec 8 To Mt Timpanogos Wilderness Boundary
- Confluence Below Timpooneke To Mt Timpanogos Wilderness Boundary
- Mt Timpanogos Wilderenss Boundary To Scout Falls
- Mt Timpanogos Wilderness Boundary To Theater-In-The-Pines
- Bridal Veil (Bv)
Track North Utah County-Grove Creek Db in the Snoflo app
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About North Utah County-Grove Creek Db
Where does the data for North Utah County-Grove Creek Db 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 North Utah County-Grove Creek Db.