Sheep Creek dam
Sheep Creek
Sheep Creek is a state-regulated water resource located in Daggett County, Utah, with a primary purpose of recreation. Built in 1958, this earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 15 feet and a structural height of 20 feet, with a length of 1905 feet. The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 760 acre-feet and a total storage of 920 acre-feet, providing ample water for recreational activities.
Managed by the Utah Division of Water Rights, Sheep Creek is classified as having significant hazard potential. While the condition assessment is not rated, the dam undergoes regular inspections every 2 years, with the last inspection conducted in July 2019. Despite not having an emergency action plan in place, the dam has not experienced any modifications or incidents that would require immediate action.
Sheep Creek reservoir offers a serene recreation spot for water and climate enthusiasts, with its picturesque surroundings and ample storage capacity. As a regulated state resource, it provides a safe and enjoyable environment for various activities. While maintaining a significant hazard potential, regular inspections ensure the safety and integrity of the dam structure, allowing visitors to appreciate the beauty and functionality of this water resource in Utah.
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 Sheep Creek -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Henrys Fork Near Manila | 4 cfs | → |
| Whiterocks River Near Whiterocks | 114 cfs | → |
| Green River Near Greendale | 1,270 cfs | → |
| Ashley Cr Abv Sp Nr Vernal Ut | 4 cfs | → |
| Ashley Creek Near Vernal | 83 cfs | → |
| Uinta River Blw Powerplant Diversion Nr Neola | 146 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Sheep Creek.
Boat launches
- Forest Road 009 Daggett County
- Long Park Reservoir Trail Daggett County
- Ute Mountain Trail Daggett County
- Forest Road 145; Us Highway Fs Road 145 Daggett County
- Anvil Draw Boat Launch Area
- Cedar Springs Boating Ramp
Campgrounds
- Browne Lake Campground
- Summit Springs Guard Station
- Carmel Campground
- Deep Creek Camping
- Manns Campground
- Sheep Creek Bay Campground
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Source To Hoop Lake Diversion
- Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With East Fork Beaver Creek
- Beaver Lake To Wilderness Boundary
- Forest Road 082 To Nf Boundary
- The Forest Service Spillway Boat Ramp Below Flaming Gorge Dam To The Bureau Of Land Management Boat Ramp At Indian Crossing
- A Section
Track Sheep Creek 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 Sheep Creek
Where does the data for Sheep Creek 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 Sheep Creek.