Deuel Creek Dam
Deuel Creek
Deuel Creek, located in Centerville, Utah, is a privately owned irrigation structure regulated by the Utah Division of Water Rights. This earth dam, with a hydraulic height of 16 feet and a structural height of 20 feet, serves the primary purpose of irrigation. It has a storage capacity of 24 acre-feet and a length of 1160 feet, providing essential water resources for the surrounding area.
Despite its satisfactory condition assessment as of April 2013, Deuel Creek poses a high hazard potential, highlighting the importance of regular inspections and maintenance. With the last inspection conducted in August 2020 and an inspection frequency of once per year, the dam is actively monitored to ensure the safety of the community. In the event of an emergency, a comprehensive Emergency Action Plan (EAP) may be in place, although details on its preparation and guidelines compliance are currently not available.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will appreciate the critical role that Deuel Creek plays in supporting local agriculture through irrigation. This significant structure, under the jurisdiction of the Utah Division of Water Rights, showcases the intersection of human infrastructure and natural resources in managing water supply for the region. As efforts continue to monitor and maintain the dam's integrity, Deuel Creek remains a vital component of the water management infrastructure in Davis County, Utah.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Deuel Creek -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Farmington Cr Abv Div Nr Farmington | 1 cfs | → |
| Red Butte Creek At Fort Douglas | 1 cfs | → |
| Jordan River @ 1700 South @ Salt Lake City | 171 cfs | → |
| East Canyon Creek Near Morgan | 80 cfs | → |
| Surplus Canal @ Salt Lake City | 198 cfs | → |
| Goggin Drain Near Magna Utah | 5 cfs | → |
About Deuel Creek
Where does the data for Deuel Creek 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 below 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.
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.