Utah County - Hobble Creek Debris Basin dam
Utah County - Hobble Creek Debris Basin
The Utah County - Hobble Creek Debris Basin, located in Springville, Utah, serves as a crucial structure for flood risk reduction along the Hobble Creek river. Completed in 1985, this local government-owned earth dam stands at a structural height of 42 feet and a hydraulic height of 35 feet, with a total length of 570 feet. With a storage capacity of 230 acre-feet, the basin plays a vital role in mitigating potential hazards and protecting the surrounding area from the impacts of flooding.
Managed and regulated by the Utah Division of Water Rights, the Hobble Creek Debris Basin is inspected annually to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, the basin's condition is assessed as fair, indicating that it is currently operating within acceptable parameters. With a drainage area of 109 square miles, the basin plays a key role in managing water flow and reducing the risk of flooding in the region.
As a critical component in the flood risk reduction infrastructure of Utah County, the Hobble Creek Debris Basin stands as a testament to the proactive measures taken to safeguard communities and natural resources from the impacts of extreme weather events. By adhering to state regulations and undergoing regular inspections, this structure helps to maintain the safety and resilience of the area, ensuring that it can effectively respond to and mitigate flood risks now and in the future.
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 Utah County - Hobble Creek Debris Basin -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Hobble Creek At 1650 West At Springville | 42 cfs | → |
| Spanish Fork At Castilla | 222 cfs | → |
| Provo River At Provo | 264 cfs | → |
| Diamond Fork Above Red Hollow | 43 cfs | → |
| Sixth Water Cr Ab Syar Tunnel | 25 cfs | → |
| Summit Creek Abv Summit Cr Canal Nr Santaquin Ut | 7 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Utah County - Hobble Creek Debris Basin.
Boat launches
- I 15 Provo
- Utah County
- Campground Road Provo
- Lincoln Beach Road Utah County
- North Vineyard Road 4888, Vineyard
- State Route 314 Wasatch County
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Utah County - Hobble Creek Debris Basin in the Snoflo app
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About Utah County - Hobble Creek Debris Basin
Where does the data for Utah County - Hobble Creek Debris Basin 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.
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