Udot - Pond 70a dam
Udot - Pond 70a
Udot - Pond 70a is a privately-owned water resource in Utah that serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction. Managed by the Utah Division of Water Rights, this structure is critical for mitigating potential flooding in the Salt Lake area. With a hydraulic height of 5 feet and a structural height of 8 feet, Udot - Pond 70a has a significant hazard potential, highlighting its importance in safeguarding the surrounding communities.
This earth dam has a length of 958 feet and a storage capacity of 19.8 acre-feet, making it a vital asset in managing water levels and minimizing flood risks. Despite its essential role, the condition of Udot - Pond 70a has not been rated, emphasizing the need for regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its effectiveness in flood protection. With a spillway width of 24 feet and a maximum discharge of 28.5 cubic feet per second, this structure plays a crucial role in safeguarding the local area from potential water-related disasters.
As climate change continues to impact weather patterns, the role of structures like Udot - Pond 70a becomes increasingly significant in protecting communities from the growing threat of floods. Ensuring the proper maintenance and regulation of this water resource is essential for its continued effectiveness in flood risk reduction and for maintaining the safety and resilience of the Salt Lake, Utah 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 Udot - Pond 70a -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Cottonwood Creek @ Jordan River Nr Slc | 38 cfs | → |
| Surplus Canal @ Salt Lake City | 214 cfs | → |
| Jordan River @ 1700 South @ Salt Lake City | 143 cfs | → |
| Red Butte Creek At Fort Douglas | 1 cfs | → |
| Goggin Drain Near Magna Utah | 137 cfs | → |
| West Canyon Creek Near Cedar Fort | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Udot - Pond 70a.
Boat launches
- Oquirrh Lake Boat Ramp
- Redwood Road Salt Lake City
- Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway Magna
- Jordan River Drive 1328, North Salt Lake
- Bountiful Lake
- North Vineyard Road 4888, Vineyard
Campgrounds
- Camp Kostopulos
- Tanners Flat Campground
- Tanners Flat
- Willow Park - Lehi
- Jordan Pines Group Campground
- Spruces Campground
Fishing spots
- Mill Canyon Fishing Dock And Boardwalk
- Lake Lillian
- Lake Florence
- Lake Desolation
- Lake Solitude
- Lake Martha
Track Udot - Pond 70a 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 Udot - Pond 70a
Where does the data for Udot - Pond 70a 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 Udot - Pond 70a.