Nielson New Canyon Creek dam
Nielson New Canyon Creek
Nielson New Canyon Creek is a privately owned dam located in Rich County, Utah, with a low hazard potential and not yet rated in terms of condition assessment. Constructed in 1992, this earth dam stands at 19 feet in structural height and has a hydraulic height of 16 feet, providing a storage capacity of 52.89 acre-feet. Managed by the Utah Division of Water Rights, the dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by the state agency to ensure its safety and compliance with water resource management standards.
Situated on New Canyon Creek, Nielson New Canyon Creek Dam plays a crucial role in water management and conservation efforts in the region. With a normal storage capacity of 34.84 acre-feet, this dam helps to regulate water flow and mitigate potential flooding risks in the area. The dam is equipped with outlet gates for controlled release of water, and although the last inspection was conducted in May 2019 with a frequency of every 5 years, the dam's Emergency Action Plan (EAP) status and risk assessment remain unspecified.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the significance of Nielson New Canyon Creek Dam in maintaining water supply reliability and ecosystem health in Rich County, Utah. As part of the state's regulatory framework, the dam represents a vital infrastructure for water storage and flood control, contributing to sustainable water management practices in the region. With ongoing monitoring and maintenance efforts, Nielson New Canyon Creek Dam continues to play a pivotal role in safeguarding the local community and environment from water-related hazards and ensuring the long-term resilience of water resources 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 Nielson New Canyon Creek -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Creek Near Randolph | 5 cfs | → |
| Bear River Below Reservoir | 125 cfs | → |
| Bear River Above Reservoir | 292 cfs | → |
| Bear River Below Pixley Dam | 1 cfs | → |
| Blacksmith Fork Ab U.P.&L. Co | 67 cfs | → |
| Logan | 66 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Nielson New Canyon Creek.
Campgrounds
- Little Creek
- Sunrise Campground
- Fay's Rv Park
- Lodge Campground
- Bear Lake Marina Campground
- Spring Campground
Track Nielson New Canyon Creek 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 Nielson New Canyon Creek
Where does the data for Nielson New Canyon Creek 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
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Nielson New Canyon Creek.