Sawtooth Brine Pond #2 dam
Sawtooth Brine Pond #2
Sawtooth Brine Pond #2 is a privately owned water resource located in Millard, Utah, managed by the Utah Division of Water Rights. This off-channel pond, completed in 2015, has a significant hydraulic height of 48 feet and a structural height of 51 feet, providing a storage capacity of 6,750 acre-feet. With a state-regulated status and regular inspections, this brine pond ensures the safe and efficient management of water resources in the region.
Although the primary purpose of Sawtooth Brine Pond #2 is not specified, its design as an earth dam reflects its function as a water storage facility. With a hazard potential rated as "significant" and an inspection frequency of every 2 years, this pond plays a crucial role in water management in the area. Despite not having a condition assessment rating, its compliance with state regulations and enforcement measures guarantees its operational effectiveness.
As a key component of the water infrastructure in Millard, Utah, Sawtooth Brine Pond #2 serves as a vital resource for both water supply and climate resilience. Its location and capacity contribute to the overall water security of the region, managed with oversight from the Utah Division of Water Rights. With a focus on safety and regulatory compliance, this brine pond plays a crucial role in sustainable water management practices, essential for addressing the challenges of a changing climate.
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 Sawtooth Brine Pond #2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sevier River Near Lynndyl | 423 cfs | → |
| Sevier River Near Juab | 554 cfs | → |
| Vernon Creek Near Vernon | 1 cfs | → |
| Sevier River Blw San Pitch River | 45 cfs | → |
| Currant Creek Near Mona | 2 cfs | → |
| Salt Creek At Nephi | 9 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Sawtooth Brine Pond #2.
Campgrounds
- Baker Hot Springs
- Sand Mountain - Little Sahara Rec Area
- Sand Mountain Campground
- Jericho Campground
- Jericho - Little Sahara Rec Area
- Oak Creek Rec Site
Track Sawtooth Brine Pond #2 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 Sawtooth Brine Pond #2
Where does the data for Sawtooth Brine Pond #2 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 Sawtooth Brine Pond #2.