Cedar City - Fiddler Canyon Db #2 dam
Cedar City - Fiddler Canyon Db #2
Cedar City - Fiddler Canyon Db #2 is a private dam located in Iron County, Utah, designed for flood risk reduction. Completed in 2000, this earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 43 feet and a structural height of 46 feet, with a length of 630 feet. With a maximum storage capacity of 94 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 80 acre-feet, the dam serves a vital role in managing water flow in the region.
Managed by the Utah Division of Water Rights, Cedar City - Fiddler Canyon Db #2 has a high hazard potential but is rated as being in satisfactory condition. The dam undergoes regular inspections, with the last assessment conducted in September 2019. The dam's emergency action plan status and risk assessment measures are not specified in the data, but its effective flood risk reduction purpose underscores its importance for water resource and climate management enthusiasts in the region.
Situated within the Los Angeles District, Cedar City - Fiddler Canyon Db #2 plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks and safeguarding the surrounding area from potential inundation. With its strategic location and functional design, this dam stands as a testament to effective water resource management practices in Utah. For those interested in water infrastructure and climate resilience, this site offers valuable insights into the intersection of engineering, environment, and public safety.
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 Cedar City - Fiddler Canyon Db #2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Coal Creek Near Cedar City | 26 cfs | → |
| Mammoth Creek Abv West Hatch Ditch | 38 cfs | → |
| Sevier River At Hatch | 82 cfs | → |
| Santa Clara River Near Pine Valley | 11 cfs | → |
| North Fork Virgin River Near Springdale | 43 cfs | → |
| East Fork Virgin River Near Glendale | 5 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cedar City - Fiddler Canyon Db #2.
Track Cedar City - Fiddler Canyon Db #2 in the Snoflo app
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About Cedar City - Fiddler Canyon Db #2
Where does the data for Cedar City - Fiddler Canyon Db #2 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.
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