Broadbent Enlargement Of Heber dam
Broadbent Enlargement Of Heber
The Broadbent Enlargement of Heber is a significant dam in Wyoming, completed in 1986, with a primary purpose of irrigation. This privately owned structure, designed by ROBERT J. MURDOCK, stands at a height of 57 feet and has a hydraulic height of 56 feet. It serves various purposes including fire protection, stock watering, and maintaining small fish ponds, in addition to its main function of irrigation.
Located in Uinta County, Wyoming, the Broadbent Enlargement of Heber is a crucial water resource for the surrounding area. With a maximum storage capacity of 1084 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 894 acre-feet, this dam plays a vital role in providing water for agricultural activities and maintaining water levels for various uses. It spans a length of 475 feet and covers a surface area of 38 acres, with a drainage area of 3.5 square miles.
Despite its high hazard potential, the dam has been inspected regularly, with the last inspection conducted in May 2021. The structure has three outlet gates and an uncontrolled spillway, ensuring proper water management and safety measures. With a moderate risk assessment rating, the Broadbent Enlargement of Heber continues to be a key infrastructure for water resource management in the region, showcasing the importance of sustainable water practices in the face of changing climates and water availability.
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 Broadbent Enlargement Of Heber -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bear River Near Utah-Wyoming State Line | 280 cfs | → |
| Blacks Fork Near Millburne | 172 cfs | → |
| Blacks Fork Near Robertson | 165 cfs | → |
| Bear River At Evanston | 504 cfs | → |
| East Fork Of Smiths Fork Near Robertson | 61 cfs | → |
| Bear River Above Reservoir | 378 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Broadbent Enlargement Of Heber.
Campgrounds
- East Fork Bear River Campground
- Bear River
- Bear River Campground
- Meeks Cabin
- Meeks Cabin Campground
- Little Lyman Lake
Fishing spots
Track Broadbent Enlargement Of Heber in the Snoflo app
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About Broadbent Enlargement Of Heber
Where does the data for Broadbent Enlargement Of Heber 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 High 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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