Dutch Canyon Dam - Midway Irrigation dam
Dutch Canyon Dam - Midway Irrigation
Dutch Canyon Dam, located in Midway, Utah, is a privately owned irrigation dam designed by JUB Engineering and completed in 2007. This Earth dam stands at a structural height of 20 feet and a hydraulic height of 16.5 feet, serving the primary purpose of irrigation for the surrounding area. With a storage capacity of 58 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 47 acre-feet, the dam contributes significantly to water resource management in Wasatch County.
Managed by the Utah Division of Water Rights, Dutch Canyon Dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by state authorities to ensure its safety and functionality. Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment in 2007 rated it as satisfactory. The last inspection in June 2020 confirmed its operational status, highlighting its importance for agricultural activities in the region. As a crucial component of the local water infrastructure, Dutch Canyon Dam plays a vital role in supporting the irrigation needs of Midway and the surrounding areas, showcasing the significance of efficient water resource management in the face of changing climate patterns.
With its strategic location and modern design, Dutch Canyon Dam represents a key element of water resource management in Wasatch County. Supported by state regulatory agencies and designed to meet irrigation demands, this privately owned dam plays a crucial role in sustaining agricultural activities in Midway. As climate change continues to impact water availability, the efficient operation and maintenance of structures like Dutch Canyon Dam become increasingly essential for ensuring the resilience of water resources in the region.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Dutch Canyon Dam - Midway Irrigation -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Provo River At River Road Bridge | 183 cfs | → |
| Snake Creek Near Charleston | 23 cfs | → |
| Provo River Near Charleston | 192 cfs | → |
| Daniels Creek At Charleston | · | → |
| Provo River Near Hailstone | 544 cfs | → |
| Mcleod Creek Near Park City | 12 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Dutch Canyon Dam - Midway Irrigation.
Boat launches
- Deer Creek State Park- Charleston Day Use Area
- State Route 319 Wasatch County
- Rock Cliff Boat Ramp
- State Route 314 Wasatch County
- North Vineyard Road 4888, Vineyard
- Forest Service Road Wasatch County
Campgrounds
- Wasatch Mountain State Park
- Hailstone - Jordanelle State Park
- Camp Cloud Rim
- Rock Cliff - Jordanelle State Park
- Albion Basin
- Albion Basin Campground
Fishing spots
Track Dutch Canyon Dam - Midway Irrigation in the Snoflo app
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About Dutch Canyon Dam - Midway Irrigation
Where does the data for Dutch Canyon Dam - Midway Irrigation 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 Dutch Canyon Dam - Midway Irrigation.