Box Lake (Payson City) dam
Box Lake (Payson City)
Box Lake in Payson City, Utah, is a vital water resource managed by the local government for irrigation purposes. Situated along the East Fork Jones Ranch Creek, this earth dam structure was completed in 1987 and has a hydraulic height of 17 feet, with a structural height reaching 22 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 300 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 160 acre-feet, serving as a critical water source for the surrounding area.
Despite its importance, Box Lake poses a high hazard potential, although its current condition is assessed as fair. Regular inspections by the Utah Division of Water Rights ensure the dam's safety and enforcement of regulations, highlighting the proactive approach towards maintaining water infrastructure in the region. The dam's last inspection was conducted in July 2020, with a scheduled frequency of one inspection per year to address any potential risks or issues.
As a key component of the local water management system, Box Lake plays a crucial role in sustaining agricultural activities and water supply in the area. With its strategic location and significant storage capacity, this dam contributes to the overall resilience of the region's water resources in the face of climate variability and increasing water demands. Ongoing monitoring and maintenance efforts underscore the commitment to safeguarding this essential water infrastructure for the benefit of the community and the environment.
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 Box Lake (Payson City) -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Summit Creek Abv Summit Cr Canal Nr Santaquin Ut | 6 cfs | → |
| Spanish Fork At Castilla | 341 cfs | → |
| Currant Creek Near Mona | 2 cfs | → |
| Salt Crk Blw Nephi Powerplant Div | 11 cfs | → |
| Hobble Creek At 1650 West At Springville | 86 cfs | → |
| Diamond Fork Above Red Hollow | 41 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Box Lake (Payson City).
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Payson Lakes
- Payson Lakes Campground
- Payson Lakes Cabin
- Ccc Campsite
- Maple Lake Campground
- Blackhawk Campground
Fishing spots
- Bald
- Gooseberry Reservoir
- Lower Gooseberry Reservoir
- Beaver Dam Reservoir Fishing Site
- Fairview Lakes
- Fairview Lakes Observation Site
Track Box Lake (Payson City) in the Snoflo app
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About Box Lake (Payson City)
Where does the data for Box Lake (Payson City) 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 Box Lake (Payson City).