Riverton City - 4200 West Pond dam
Riverton City - 4200 West Pond
Located in Riverton City, Utah, the 4200 West Pond serves as a vital water supply structure for the area. This private-owned earth dam, completed in 2000, stands at a hydraulic height of 8.2 feet and a structural height of 11.5 feet, with a maximum storage capacity of 47 acre-feet and a normal storage of 32 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Utah Division of Water Rights and is subject to state inspections, enforcement, and permitting to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations.
With a hazard potential classified as high, the 4200 West Pond dam is maintained in satisfactory condition, according to the last assessment conducted in 2000. The dam's emergency action plan status and risk management measures are currently unreported, highlighting a potential area for improvement in emergency preparedness and response. Despite the lack of recent risk assessment data, the dam continues to play a crucial role in providing water resources to the community, emphasizing the importance of continued monitoring and maintenance to mitigate potential hazards and ensure the safety of surrounding areas.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts closely monitor the state of dams and reservoirs in the region, the Riverton City - 4200 West Pond serves as a focal point for water supply management and regulation. With its significant storage capacity and essential role in providing water to the community, the dam's condition and safety measures are of paramount importance. Continued oversight and adherence to regulatory standards will be crucial in safeguarding the integrity of the structure and minimizing risks associated with its operation, underscoring the critical intersection of water resource management and climate resilience in the area.
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 Riverton City - 4200 West Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| West Canyon Creek Near Cedar Fort | 0 cfs | → |
| Little Cottonwood Creek @ Jordan River Nr Slc | 37 cfs | → |
| Surplus Canal @ Salt Lake City | 218 cfs | → |
| Jordan River @ 1700 South @ Salt Lake City | 145 cfs | → |
| American Fk Ab Upper Powerplant Nr American Fk | 43 cfs | → |
| Red Butte Creek At Fort Douglas | 2 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Riverton City - 4200 West Pond.
Boat launches
- Oquirrh Lake Boat Ramp
- North Vineyard Road 4888, Vineyard
- Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway Magna
- Redwood Road Salt Lake City
- Campground Road Provo
- Jordan River Drive 1328, North Salt Lake
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
- Lake Lillian
- Lake Florence
- Echo Reservoir
- Mill Canyon Fishing Dock And Boardwalk
- Lake Solitude
- Lake Martha
Paddle runs
- Park And Ride To Old Mill Catch Pond
- Source To Murray City Diversion
- Eastern Boundary Of National Monument To Western Boundary Of National Monument
- Tibble Res Down
- Confluence Below Timpooneke To Mt Timpanogos Wilderness Boundary
- Mt Timpanogos Wilderenss Boundary To Scout Falls
Track Riverton City - 4200 West Pond 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 Riverton City - 4200 West Pond
Where does the data for Riverton City - 4200 West Pond 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
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Riverton City - 4200 West Pond.