Lazy R Ranch Pond dam
Lazy R Ranch Pond
Lazy R Ranch Pond, located in Cache County, Utah, is a privately owned recreational water resource regulated by the Utah Division of Water Rights. This earth dam structure stands at a hydraulic height of 25 feet and a structural height of 28 feet, with a storage capacity of 12.62 acre-feet. The dam, constructed on an unnamed drainage, serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a serene escape for visitors to enjoy nature and water activities.
Despite its modest size, Lazy R Ranch Pond poses a significant hazard potential, prompting regular inspections every five years. The condition of the dam is currently not rated, and emergency preparedness plans have not been established. The dam's spillway width of 28 feet and maximum discharge capacity of 13 cubic feet per second help manage water levels and prevent overtopping during heavy rainfall events. With its scenic surroundings and potential risks, Lazy R Ranch Pond serves as a focal point for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the intersection of human activity and natural ecosystems.
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 Lazy R Ranch Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Bear River At Paradise | 83 cfs | → |
| Blacksmith Fork Ab U.P.&L. Co | 74 cfs | → |
| Logan River Above State Dam | 410 cfs | → |
| Logan | 68 cfs | → |
| Bear River Near Corinne | 411 cfs | → |
| Ogden River Bl Pineview Res Near Huntsville | 177 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lazy R Ranch Pond.
Boat launches
- Highway 30 Cache County
- West 3000 North 4507, Cache County
- North 3000 West Cache County
- Promontory Road Corinne
- Highway 102 Box Elder County
- West 6200 North 6484, Cache County
Campgrounds
- Blacksmith Fork Cabin
- Friendship Campground
- Little Valley Country Store & Campground
- Spring Campground
- Box Elder Campground
- Bridger Campground
Paddle runs
- Source To Mouth
- Logan Town Run
- Staircase Section - 2nd Dam To 1st Dam
- 3rd Dam To 2nd Dam
- Confluence With Beaver Creek To Bridge In Guinavah-Malibu Campground
- Source To Nf Boundary
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Track Lazy R Ranch Pond in the Snoflo app
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About Lazy R Ranch Pond
Where does the data for Lazy R Ranch Pond 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.
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