Willard Creek Debris Basin dam
Willard Creek Debris Basin
Willard Creek Debris Basin is a crucial structure in flood risk reduction efforts in Box Elder, Utah. Managed by the local government and regulated by the Utah Division of Water Rights, this earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 15 feet and a structural height of 18 feet along Willard Creek. With a storage capacity of 13.6 acre-feet, it serves the primary purpose of mitigating flood hazards in the area.
Located in the city of Willard, this significant debris basin has a drainage area of 4.6 square miles and a normal storage capacity of 4.9 acre-feet. Despite being considered as not rated in terms of condition assessment, the basin is inspected every three years to ensure its effectiveness in flood risk reduction. With a hazard potential of significant, it plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding communities from potential flooding events.
With a history of effective flood risk reduction, Willard Creek Debris Basin serves as a vital component in the water resource management infrastructure of Box Elder, Utah. As climate enthusiasts and water resource specialists continue to monitor and maintain this structure, its importance in safeguarding the community against flooding events cannot be understated.
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 Willard Creek Debris Basin -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Weber River Near Plain City | 58 cfs | → |
| Bear River Near Corinne | 411 cfs | → |
| Ogden River Nr Gibson Avenue At Ogden | 250 cfs | → |
| Weber River At Ogden | 118 cfs | → |
| Little Bear River At Paradise | 83 cfs | → |
| Ogden River Bl Pineview Res Near Huntsville | 177 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Willard Creek Debris Basin.
Boat launches
- Promontory Road Corinne
- Road Tour Box Elder County
- South 7500 West Weber County
- Weber County
- South 7500 West Hooper
Campgrounds
- Box Elder Campground
- Little Valley Country Store & Campground
- Maples Campground
- Old Maple Campground
- Middle Fork Dispersed Camping
- Anderson Cove Campground
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
Track Willard Creek Debris Basin 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 Willard Creek Debris Basin
Where does the data for Willard 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 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 Willard Creek Debris Basin.