Davis County - Millcreek Db #3 dam
Davis County - Millcreek Db #3
Davis County - Millcreek Db #3 is a private dam located in Bountiful, Utah, along the Mill Creek river. This earth dam was completed in 1983 and stands at a hydraulic height of 54 feet and a structural height of 104 feet, with a length of 965 feet. The primary purpose of this dam is flood risk reduction, making it a crucial infrastructure for protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
Managed by the Utah Division of Water Rights, Davis County - Millcreek Db #3 is state-regulated and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safety and effectiveness in flood risk reduction. With a significant hazard potential, this dam plays a vital role in mitigating the risks posed by the Mill Creek river during periods of heavy rainfall or snowmelt. Despite not having a condition assessment rating, the dam's last inspection in September 2018 indicates that it is well-maintained and ready to serve its purpose when needed.
As a key component of flood risk management in the region, Davis County - Millcreek Db #3 serves as a crucial infrastructure for protecting the surrounding community from potential water-related disasters. Its strategic location and design make it an essential asset in the efforts to ensure the safety and security of residents in Davis County, Utah. With regular inspections and state regulation in place, this dam continues to play a vital role in water resource management and climate resilience efforts 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 Davis County - Millcreek Db #3 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Red Butte Creek At Fort Douglas | 1 cfs | → |
| Farmington Cr Abv Div Nr Farmington | 8 cfs | → |
| Jordan River @ 1700 South @ Salt Lake City | 152 cfs | → |
| Surplus Canal @ Salt Lake City | 280 cfs | → |
| East Canyon Creek Near Morgan | 74 cfs | → |
| East Canyon Creek Ab East Cyn Res Nr Morgan | 19 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Davis County - Millcreek Db #3.
Boat launches
- Bountiful Lake
- Jordan River Drive 1328, North Salt Lake
- Redwood Road Salt Lake City
- Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway Magna
- Oquirrh Lake Boat Ramp
- South 7500 West Hooper
Campgrounds
- Bountiful Peak Campground
- Camp Kostopulos
- East Canyon State Park
- Jordan Pines Group Campground
- Spruces Campground
- Spruces
Fishing spots
- Mill Canyon Fishing Dock And Boardwalk
- Lake Desolation
- Lake Florence
- Lake Lillian
- White Pine Lake
- Lake Solitude
Track Davis County - Millcreek Db #3 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 Davis County - Millcreek Db #3
Where does the data for Davis County - Millcreek Db #3 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 Significant 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 Davis County - Millcreek Db #3.