Sourdough Wilderness Ranch dam
Sourdough Wilderness Ranch
Sourdough Wilderness Ranch is a private recreational facility located in Weber, Utah, nestled among the scenic beauty of the unspoiled wilderness. The ranch is regulated by the Utah Division of Water Rights and is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The primary purpose of the ranch is recreation, offering a serene escape for water resource and climate enthusiasts to immerse themselves in nature and enjoy outdoor activities.
The ranch features an earth dam with a structural height of 33 feet and a length of 600 feet, providing a serene reservoir for recreational use. With a significant hazard potential, the ranch undergoes regular inspections to ensure safety and compliance with regulations. While the condition assessment is currently not rated, the ranch is equipped with emergency protocols and contacts to address any potential risks or challenges that may arise.
Visitors to Sourdough Wilderness Ranch can revel in the tranquility of the unnamed river or stream that flows through the property, surrounded by the picturesque landscapes of Weber, Utah. Whether hiking, fishing, or simply relaxing by the water's edge, this hidden gem offers a unique opportunity to connect with nature and appreciate the importance of water resources in sustaining our 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 Sourdough Wilderness Ranch -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South Fork Ogden River Near Huntsville | 78 cfs | → |
| Ogden River Bl Pineview Res Near Huntsville | 156 cfs | → |
| Lost Creek Near Croyden | 48 cfs | → |
| Little Bear River At Paradise | 88 cfs | → |
| Blacksmith Fork Ab U.P.&L. Co | 73 cfs | → |
| Weber River At Gateway | 278 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Sourdough Wilderness Ranch.
Boat launches
- Skullcrack Trail Weber County
- County Road 1980 Morgan County
- Promontory Road Corinne
- South 7500 West Weber County
- South 7500 West Hooper
- Weber County
Campgrounds
- Willows Campground
- Upper Meadows Campground
- Perception Park Family Campground
- Perception Park Campground
- Lower Meadows Campground
- Botts Campground
Fishing spots
- South Fork Ogden River
- Chalk Creek
- Tony Grove Lake
- Mill Canyon Fishing Dock And Boardwalk
- Lake Desolation
- White Pine Lake
Track Sourdough Wilderness Ranch 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 Sourdough Wilderness Ranch
Where does the data for Sourdough Wilderness Ranch 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 Sourdough Wilderness Ranch.