Fruit Hts. Dry Hollow Debris Basin dam
Fruit Hts. Dry Hollow Debris Basin
Fruit Hts. Dry Hollow Debris Basin in Utah, owned by the local government, serves as a crucial structure for flood risk reduction along Haight Creek. Completed in 1990, this earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 13 feet and a structural height of 16 feet, with a storage capacity of 4 acre-feet. Despite being rated as having a significant hazard potential, the condition assessment remains unrated, and the last inspection was conducted in 2003.
Located in Davis County, Utah, the Fruit Hts. Dry Hollow Debris Basin plays a vital role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events. With a drainage area of 0.7 square miles and a maximum discharge of 29 cubic feet per second, this structure is designed to handle significant water flow during periods of high precipitation. The primary purpose of the dam is flood risk reduction, aligning with its state-regulated status and compliance with inspection, permitting, and enforcement by the Utah Division of Water Rights.
With Congressman Rob Bishop representing the district, the Fruit Hts. Dry Hollow Debris Basin is situated within the jurisdiction of the city of Fruit Heights. Its strategic location at 02,3N~1W SL near the Haight Creek highlights the importance of managing water resources and climate resilience in the region. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the function and significance of structures like this debris basin is essential for promoting sustainable water management practices and mitigating the impacts of extreme weather events on local communities.
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 Fruit Hts. Dry Hollow Debris Basin -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Farmington Cr Abv Div Nr Farmington | 8 cfs | → |
| Weber River At I-84 At Uintah | 218 cfs | → |
| Weber River At Gateway | 333 cfs | → |
| Weber River At Ogden | 163 cfs | → |
| Ogden River Nr Gibson Avenue At Ogden | 245 cfs | → |
| Ogden River Bl Pineview Res Near Huntsville | 178 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Fruit Hts. Dry Hollow Debris Basin.
Boat launches
- Bountiful Lake
- Jordan River Drive 1328, North Salt Lake
- Redwood Road Salt Lake City
- South 7500 West Hooper
- South 7500 West Weber County
- Weber County
Campgrounds
- Bountiful Peak Campground
- Old Maple Campground
- Maples Campground
- Anderson Cove Campground
- East Canyon State Park
- Camp Kostopulos
Fishing spots
- South Fork Ogden River
- Mill Canyon Fishing Dock And Boardwalk
- Lake Desolation
- Lake Florence
- Lake Lillian
- White Pine Lake
Track Fruit Hts. Dry Hollow 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 Fruit Hts. Dry Hollow Debris Basin
Where does the data for Fruit Hts. Dry Hollow 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
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