Spanish Fork Pressure Irrigation Pond dam
Spanish Fork Pressure Irrigation Pond
The Spanish Fork Pressure Irrigation Pond, located in Spanish Fork, Utah, is a vital water resource managed by the local government for irrigation purposes. Designed by Gilson Engineering and completed in 2003, this earth dam structure has a hydraulic height of 29 feet and a structural height of 32 feet, with a maximum storage capacity of 83 acre-feet. The pond covers an area of approximately 68.15 acres and has a maximum discharge rate of 26.7 cubic feet per second.
Regulated by the Utah Division of Water Rights, the Spanish Fork Pressure Irrigation Pond is inspected regularly to ensure its safety and functionality. With a high hazard potential, the dam is classified as being in satisfactory condition as of the last assessment in 2003. Despite its critical role in providing irrigation water for the area, the dam has not been modified since its construction and does not fall under the jurisdiction of the US Army Corps of Engineers.
In the event of an emergency, the pond's emergency action plan (EAP) status and risk management measures remain unspecified. Nonetheless, the Spanish Fork Pressure Irrigation Pond serves as a crucial infrastructure for water resource management in the region, contributing to agricultural activities and supporting the local community's water needs.
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 Spanish Fork Pressure Irrigation Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish Fork At Castilla | 279 cfs | → |
| Hobble Creek At 1650 West At Springville | 39 cfs | → |
| Diamond Fork Above Red Hollow | 44 cfs | → |
| Provo River At Provo | 242 cfs | → |
| Summit Creek Abv Summit Cr Canal Nr Santaquin Ut | 7 cfs | → |
| Sixth Water Cr Ab Syar Tunnel | 25 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Spanish Fork Pressure Irrigation Pond.
Boat launches
- I 15 Provo
- Utah County
- Lincoln Beach Road Utah County
- Campground Road Provo
- North Vineyard Road 4888, Vineyard
Campgrounds
- Spanish Oaks Campground
- Canyon View Rv Park
- Whiting
- Whiting Campground
- Spanish Fork River Park
- Camp Maple Dell (Bsa)
Fishing spots
- Bald
- Echo Reservoir
- Gooseberry Reservoir
- Lower Gooseberry Reservoir
- Beaver Dam Reservoir Fishing Site
- Fairview Lakes
Track Spanish Fork Pressure Irrigation Pond in the Snoflo app
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About Spanish Fork Pressure Irrigation Pond
Where does the data for Spanish Fork Pressure Irrigation 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 Spanish Fork Pressure Irrigation Pond.