Ensign Downs Db (Aka Victory Road Db) dam
Ensign Downs Db (Aka Victory Road Db)
Ensign Downs Db, also known as Victory Road Db, is a private dam located in Salt Lake County, Utah, designed for flood risk reduction along the Unnamed Cyn river or stream. Completed in 1991, this earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 20 feet and a structural height of 23 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 1.75 acre-feet. With a hazard potential rated as high, the dam's condition assessment is deemed satisfactory, as it undergoes regular inspections by the Utah Division of Water Rights to ensure its ongoing safety and effectiveness.
Situated in an area with a history of flooding, Ensign Downs Db plays a crucial role in mitigating potential risks to surrounding communities. Managed by private owners, the dam is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement to uphold safety standards. Despite its relatively small size and storage capacity, this dam serves a vital purpose in protecting the local area from flood events, as evidenced by its high hazard potential rating and the maintenance of satisfactory condition assessments.
Ensign Downs Db's strategic location and design highlight its importance in flood risk reduction efforts in Salt Lake County, Utah. With a focus on maintaining safety and functionality, this private dam represents a critical infrastructure asset in safeguarding against potential inundation and ensuring the well-being of nearby residents and properties. As climate change continues to impact water resources and weather patterns, the significance of structures like Ensign Downs Db in managing flood risks and enhancing community resilience cannot be overstated.
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 Ensign Downs Db (Aka Victory Road Db) -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan River @ 1700 South @ Salt Lake City | 141 cfs | → |
| Surplus Canal @ Salt Lake City | 227 cfs | → |
| Red Butte Creek At Fort Douglas | 1 cfs | → |
| Little Cottonwood Creek @ Jordan River Nr Slc | 51 cfs | → |
| Goggin Drain Near Magna Utah | 139 cfs | → |
| Farmington Cr Abv Div Nr Farmington | 8 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ensign Downs Db (Aka Victory Road Db).
Boat launches
- Redwood Road Salt Lake City
- Jordan River Drive 1328, North Salt Lake
- Bountiful Lake
- Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway Magna
- Oquirrh Lake Boat Ramp
- State Route 319 Wasatch County
Campgrounds
- Camp Kostopulos
- Bountiful Peak Campground
- Jordan Pines Group Campground
- Spruces Campground
- Spruces
- Tanners Flat Campground
Fishing spots
- Mill Canyon Fishing Dock And Boardwalk
- Lake Florence
- Lake Lillian
- Lake Desolation
- Lake Solitude
- Silver Lake
Track Ensign Downs Db (Aka Victory Road Db) in the Snoflo app
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About Ensign Downs Db (Aka Victory Road Db)
Where does the data for Ensign Downs Db (Aka Victory Road Db) 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
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