Santaquin Pressure Irrigation Reservoir dam
Santaquin Pressure Irrigation Reservoir
The Santaquin Pressure Irrigation Reservoir, located in Santaquin, Utah, is a vital water resource infrastructure designed by JUB Engineers and completed in 2009. This reservoir has a primary purpose of irrigation and provides essential water storage for the surrounding area. With a storage capacity of 52 acre-feet and a hydraulic height of 22.7 feet, the reservoir plays a crucial role in supporting agricultural activities in the region.
Managed by the Utah Division of Water Rights, the Santaquin Pressure Irrigation Reservoir is regulated, inspected, and enforced to ensure its structural integrity and efficient operation. The dam, classified as an earth dam, stands at a structural height of 26 feet and has a satisfactory condition assessment. Despite its high hazard potential, the reservoir is well-maintained and meets safety guidelines to protect the community in case of emergencies.
With a maximum discharge of 4.8 cubic feet per second, the Santaquin Pressure Irrigation Reservoir serves as a reliable water source for the local farmers and residents in the area. Its strategic location and design make it a crucial component of the water management system in Utah, highlighting the importance of sustainable water resource infrastructure in maintaining agricultural productivity and addressing climate challenges.
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 Santaquin Pressure Irrigation Reservoir -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Summit Creek Abv Summit Cr Canal Nr Santaquin Ut | 7 cfs | → |
| Currant Creek Near Mona | 2 cfs | → |
| Spanish Fork At Castilla | 222 cfs | → |
| Salt Crk Blw Nephi Powerplant Div | 11 cfs | → |
| Salt Creek At Nephi | 11 cfs | → |
| Hobble Creek At 1650 West At Springville | 42 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Santaquin Pressure Irrigation Reservoir.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
- Bald
- Gooseberry Reservoir
- Lower Gooseberry Reservoir
- Beaver Dam Reservoir Fishing Site
- Fairview Lakes
- Fairview Lakes Observation Site
Track Santaquin Pressure Irrigation Reservoir in the Snoflo app
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About Santaquin Pressure Irrigation Reservoir
Where does the data for Santaquin Pressure Irrigation Reservoir 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 Santaquin Pressure Irrigation Reservoir.