Quick Facts About Causey Dam
Causey Dam Map
Causey Dam Information
Causey Dam is an earthen embankment dam located about 10 miles from Huntsville, Weber, Utah.
The dam, which is on the South Fork Ogden River, was primarily built for Irrigation purposes, but also serves for benefits.
The dam was designed by and commissioned in 1966 and is currently owned by US Bureau of Reclamation.
Causey Dam Structure
The Causey Dam is approximately 845 feet (258 m) long, 218 feet (66 m) high and has a structural volume of 1,400,000 cubic yards (1,070,377 cubic metres).
Causey Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area
The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 7,870 acre-ft (9,707 Ml) and maximum capacity of 8,730 acre-ft (10,768 Ml).
The surface area of the reservoir is 136 acres (55 ha) and the total catchment area is 81 square miles (210 square kilometres).
Causey Dam Spillway
The dam spillway has a maximum discharge capacity of 790 cubic feet per second (22 cubic metres per second).
Causey Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams
| Causey Dam Weber, Utah |
Hoover Dam Clark County, Nevada |
Grand Coulee Dam Okanogan County, Washington |
Theodore Roosevelt Dam Maricopa County, Arizona |
Glen Canyon Dam Coconino County, Arizona |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Height (ft) | 218 | 730 | 550 | 357 | 216 |
| Length (Ft) | 845 | 1,244 | 5,673 | 6,920 | 1,565 |
| Storage Volume (acre-ft) | 8,730 | 30,237,000 | 9,562,000 | 3,540,000 | 29,875,000 |
| Drainage Area (sq miles) | 81 | 167,800 | 74,100 | 3,611 | 108,355 |
Causey Dam Weather
Current Conditions at Causey Dam
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Time | 19:53 |
| Sunrise | 05:52 |
| Sunset | 21:00 |
| Temperature (°F) | 78 |
| Feels Like (°F) | 77 |
| Cloud Coverage (%) | 56 |
| Pressure (inHg) | 1010 |
| Humidity (%) | 28 |
| Wind Speed (mph) | 4 |
| Rain (mm) | 0 |
7-Day Forecast for Causey Dam
| Day | Min Temp (°F) | Max Temp (°F) | Feels Like (°F) | Pressure (inHg) | Humidity (%) | Wind Speed (mph) | Wind Gust (mph) | Wind Dir | Precip Prob (%) | Precip Volume (mm) | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 60 | 87 | 81 | 1012 | 20 | 11 | 20 | WSW | 0 | - |  |
| Sun | 60 | 84 | 80 | 1012 | 18 | 12 | 23 | W | 0 | - |  |
| Mon | 58 | 81 | 79 | 1008 | 19 | 14 | 22 | W | 0 | - | |
| Tue | 56 | 75 | 71 | 1011 | 27 | 16 | 18 | W | 0 | - | |
| Wed | 54 | 79 | 73 | 1015 | 25 | 10 | 11 | W | 0 | - | |
| Thu | 61 | 89 | 83 | 1011 | 15 | 18 | 29 | SW | 0 | - | |
| Fri | 59 | 87 | 80 | 1007 | 15 | 26 | 37 | SW | 0 | - | |
| Sat | 53 | 74 | 69 | 1005 | 23 | 15 | 28 | WNW | 0 | - | |
Causey Dam Frequently Asked Questions
Causey Dam is in Utah.
Causey Dam is in Weber County.
Causey Dam is 218 feet high.
Causey Dam is 845 feet long.
Condition Assessment Classification
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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Source: National Inventory of Dams