Salt Lake County 17th & 17 (92-57-74md) dam
Salt Lake County 17th & 17 (92-57-74md)
Salt Lake County 17th & 17 (92-57-74md) is a private dam located in Salt Lake, Utah, specifically in the city of SALT LAKE. Constructed in 1992, this earth-type dam stands at a structural height of 32 feet and has a length of 100 feet. Its primary purpose is flood risk reduction along the EMIGRATION CREEK, with a storage capacity of 37 acre-feet and a drainage area of 59 square miles.
Managed by the Utah Division of Water Rights, this dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by state authorities to ensure its safety and functionality. With a low hazard potential and a condition assessment that is currently not rated, the dam serves as a crucial infrastructure for mitigating flood risks in the area. Despite not having a detailed risk assessment or emergency action plan in place, the dam remains a vital component in the local water resource management strategy.
As an essential part of the flood control system in Salt Lake County, the 17th & 17 dam plays a significant role in protecting the surrounding communities from potential flood events. With its strategic location and design, this dam exemplifies the importance of proper water resource management and infrastructure maintenance in ensuring the safety and sustainability of the region's water supply and climate resilience efforts.
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 Salt Lake County 17th & 17 (92-57-74md) -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Red Butte Creek At Fort Douglas | 2 cfs | → |
| Jordan River @ 1700 South @ Salt Lake City | 141 cfs | → |
| Surplus Canal @ Salt Lake City | 182 cfs | → |
| Little Cottonwood Creek @ Jordan River Nr Slc | 33 cfs | → |
| Goggin Drain Near Magna Utah | 86 cfs | → |
| East Canyon Creek Near Jeremy Ranch | 20 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Salt Lake County 17th & 17 (92-57-74md).
Boat launches
- Redwood Road Salt Lake City
- Jordan River Drive 1328, North Salt Lake
- Bountiful Lake
- Oquirrh Lake Boat Ramp
- Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway Magna
- State Route 319 Wasatch County
Campgrounds
- Camp Kostopulos
- Jordan Pines Group Campground
- Spruces Campground
- Spruces
- Tanners Flat Campground
- Tanners Flat
Fishing spots
- Mill Canyon Fishing Dock And Boardwalk
- Lake Florence
- Lake Lillian
- Lake Desolation
- Lake Solitude
- Silver Lake
Track Salt Lake County 17th & 17 (92-57-74md) 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 Salt Lake County 17th & 17 (92-57-74md)
Where does the data for Salt Lake County 17th & 17 (92-57-74md) 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 Low 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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