Sandy City - Falcon Db dam
Sandy City - Falcon Db
Located in Sandy City, Utah, the Falcon Db dam serves as a crucial structure for flood risk reduction along the Sandy Ditch. Managed by the Utah Division of Water Rights, this earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 10 feet and a structural height of 9 feet. Completed in 1986, it provides a storage capacity of 82 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 44 acre-feet. With a drainage area of 23 square miles, the Falcon Db dam plays a significant role in mitigating flood hazards in the region.
Despite its importance in flood risk management, the condition of the Falcon Db dam has not been rated, and its emergency action plan (EAP) status remains unclear. The last inspection in June 2020 revealed a significant hazard potential associated with the structure. With an inspection frequency of 3 years, there is a need for regular monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and functionality of the dam. As a vital infrastructure owned by Sandy City, the Falcon Db dam requires ongoing attention to uphold its flood risk reduction capabilities and protect surrounding communities.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the significance of structures like the Falcon Db dam is crucial for managing the impact of extreme weather events and ensuring the resilience of our water infrastructure. With its strategic location in Sandy City and role in flood risk reduction, the Falcon Db dam stands as a testament to the importance of proactive water management in the face of changing climate patterns. By staying informed and engaged in the maintenance and monitoring of such critical infrastructure, we can work towards a more sustainable and secure water future for all.
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 Sandy City - Falcon Db -- 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 | → |
| American Fk Ab Upper Powerplant Nr American Fk | 53 cfs | → |
| Red Butte Creek At Fort Douglas | 1 cfs | → |
| Mcleod Creek Near Park City | 6 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Sandy City - Falcon Db.
Boat launches
- Oquirrh Lake Boat Ramp
- Redwood Road Salt Lake City
- Jordan River Drive 1328, North Salt Lake
- North Vineyard Road 4888, Vineyard
- Deer Creek State Park- Charleston Day Use Area
- State Route 314 Wasatch County
Campgrounds
- Tanners Flat Campground
- Tanners Flat
- Jordan Pines Group Campground
- Spruces Campground
- Spruces
- Granite Flat
Fishing spots
- Lake Lillian
- Lake Florence
- Mill Canyon Fishing Dock And Boardwalk
- Lake Solitude
- Lake Martha
- Echo Reservoir
Track Sandy City - Falcon Db 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 Sandy City - Falcon Db
Where does the data for Sandy City - Falcon 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 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 Sandy City - Falcon Db.