Upper Sandwash Ranch - Dog - 6 dam
Upper Sandwash Ranch - Dog - 6
Upper Sandwash Ranch - Dog - 6 is a privately owned dam located in Duchesne, Utah, regulated by the Utah Division of Water Rights. This earth dam has a hydraulic height of 34 feet and a structural height of 37 feet, with a length of 850 feet. It has a normal storage capacity of 429.2 acre-feet and is classified as having a significant hazard potential.
Although the condition of the dam is not rated, it undergoes inspections every three years, with the last inspection conducted in August 2020. The dam does not have an emergency action plan prepared, and there is no information available on risk assessment or management measures. With its location and storage capacity, Upper Sandwash Ranch - Dog - 6 plays a vital role in water resource management in the area and is subject to state regulations and enforcement.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Upper Sandwash Ranch - Dog - 6 offers an intriguing case study of a privately owned dam in Utah. With its significant hazard potential and storage capacity, this earth dam raises questions about dam safety, emergency preparedness, and risk management in the face of changing climate conditions. Further research and monitoring of this dam could provide valuable insights into the intersection of water resource management and climate resilience 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Upper Sandwash Ranch - Dog - 6 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Yellowstone River Near Altonah | 226 cfs | → |
| Yellowstone R. At Bridge Campgrnd | 163 cfs | → |
| Duchesne River At Myton | 55 cfs | → |
| Uinta River Blw Powerplant Diversion Nr Neola | 146 cfs | → |
| Lake Fork River Bl Moon Lake Nr Mountain Home | 262 cfs | → |
| Rock Creek Near Mountain Home | 48 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Upper Sandwash Ranch - Dog - 6.
Campgrounds
- Yellowstone Group Campground
- Yellowstone
- Yellowstone Campground
- Reservoir
- Reservoir Campground
- Swift Creek
Fishing spots
- Big Sand Wash Reservoir
- Browns Draw Reservoir
- Lake Fork River
- Reservoir Day Use Fishing Site
- Montes Creek Reservoir
- Starvation Reservoir
Track Upper Sandwash Ranch - Dog - 6 in the Snoflo app
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About Upper Sandwash Ranch - Dog - 6
Where does the data for Upper Sandwash Ranch - Dog - 6 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 Upper Sandwash Ranch - Dog - 6.