Wellington City Debris Basin dam
Wellington City Debris Basin
The Wellington City Debris Basin, located in Carbon County, Utah, was completed in 2010 with the primary purpose of flood risk reduction. Designed by Johansen & Tuttle Engineering Inc., this structure stands at a hydraulic height of 13 feet and a structural height of 17 feet, with a total dam length of 515 feet. The basin has a maximum storage capacity of 96 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 68 acre-feet, serving as a crucial line of defense against potential flooding events in the area.
Managed by the Utah Division of Water Rights, the Wellington City Debris Basin is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement to ensure its functionality and safety. With a hazard potential rated as significant, the basin is inspected every three years to assess its condition and readiness for emergency situations. While the condition assessment is currently not rated, the basin plays a vital role in protecting the surrounding community from the risks associated with flooding, highlighting its importance as a critical infrastructure for water resource management and climate resilience in the region.
As a local government-owned structure, the Wellington City Debris Basin operates under the oversight of the Utah state regulatory agency, demonstrating a commitment to maintaining its effectiveness in mitigating flood risks. With state permitting and enforcement in place, this debris basin serves as a key component in the overall flood risk reduction strategy for the area. Its strategic location and design contribute to the overall resilience of the community in facing potential water-related challenges, making it an essential asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in sustainable infrastructure solutions.
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 Wellington City Debris Basin -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Desert Seep Wash Near Wellington | 2 cfs | → |
| Mud Creek Bl Winter Quarters Canyon At Scofield | 8 cfs | → |
| White River Bl Tabbyune C Near Soldier Summit | 4 cfs | → |
| Price River At Woodside | 5 cfs | → |
| Fish Creek Above Reservoir | 9 cfs | → |
| Fairview Tunnel Near Fairview | 3 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Wellington City Debris Basin.
Campgrounds
- Price Canyon
- Price Canyon Recreation Site
- Huntington State Park
- Nine Mile Guest Ranch & Rv/Campground
- Nuck Woodward Road Trailhead
- Avintaquin Campground
Track Wellington City Debris Basin 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 Wellington City Debris Basin
Where does the data for Wellington City Debris Basin 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 Wellington City Debris Basin.