Town Of Altamont dam
Town Of Altamont
The Town of Altamont in Duchesne, Utah is home to a privately-owned irrigation dam that serves as a critical water resource for the area. Managed by the Utah Division of Water Rights, this earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 14 feet and a structural height of 17.5 feet, with a storage capacity of 13.12 acre-feet. Located at 25,1S~4W US, this dam plays a vital role in irrigation for the surrounding agricultural lands.
Despite its significant hazard potential and lack of a current condition assessment rating, the Town of Altamont dam remains an essential infrastructure for water management in the region. With a spillway width of 4 feet and a maximum discharge of 6 cubic feet per second, this dam is designed to ensure the safe and efficient flow of water for irrigation purposes. While the dam's last inspection date and condition assessment are not specified, its state-regulated status and oversight by the Utah Division of Water Rights indicate a commitment to safety and compliance with regulatory standards.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts explore the unique landscape of Altamont, they can appreciate the importance of this privately-owned irrigation dam in sustaining the local agricultural community. With its location in Duchesne County, Utah and primary purpose of irrigation, the Town of Altamont dam serves as a key infrastructure for securing water access and supporting the region's agricultural needs. Despite some uncertainties regarding its condition assessment and inspection history, the dam's role in water management highlights the vital connection between water resources and sustainable land use in this scenic 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 Town Of Altamont -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Yellowstone River Near Altonah | 197 cfs | → |
| Yellowstone R. At Bridge Campgrnd | 136 cfs | → |
| Duchesne River At Myton | 124 cfs | → |
| Duchesne River Near Tabiona | 103 cfs | → |
| Lake Fork River Bl Moon Lake Nr Mountain Home | 303 cfs | → |
| Rock Creek Near Mountain Home | 52 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Town Of Altamont.
Campgrounds
- Yellowstone Group Campground
- Yellowstone
- Yellowstone Campground
- Starvation State Park
- Reservoir
- Reservoir Campground
Fishing spots
- Big Sand Wash Reservoir
- Browns Draw Reservoir
- Lake Fork River
- Starvation Reservoir
- Reservoir Day Use Fishing Site
- Montes Creek Reservoir
Track Town Of Altamont 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 Town Of Altamont
Where does the data for Town Of Altamont 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 Town Of Altamont.