Quick Facts About Scofield Dam
Scofield Dam Map
Scofield Dam Information
Scofield Dam is an earthen embankment dam located about 23 miles from Helper, Carbon, Utah.
The dam, which is on the Price River, was primarily built for Irrigation purposes, but also serves for benefits.
The dam was designed by and commissioned in 1945 and is currently owned by US Bureau of Reclamation.
Scofield Dam Structure
The Scofield Dam is approximately 575 feet (175 m) long, 99 feet (30 m) high and has a structural volume of 204,000 cubic yards (155,969 cubic metres).
Scofield Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area
The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 73,600 acre-ft (90,784 Ml) and maximum capacity of 87,900 acre-ft (108,423 Ml).
The surface area of the reservoir is 2,810 acres (1,137 ha) and the total catchment area is 161 square miles (417 square kilometres).
Scofield Dam Spillway
The dam has a 40 feet (12 m) wide uncontrolled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 6200 cubic feet per second (176 cubic metres per second).
Scofield Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams
| Scofield Dam Carbon, 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) | 99 | 730 | 550 | 357 | 216 |
| Length (Ft) | 575 | 1,244 | 5,673 | 6,920 | 1,565 |
| Storage Volume (acre-ft) | 87,900 | 30,237,000 | 9,562,000 | 3,540,000 | 29,875,000 |
| Drainage Area (sq miles) | 161 | 167,800 | 74,100 | 3,611 | 108,355 |
Scofield Dam Weather
Current Conditions at Scofield Dam
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Time | 20:08 |
| Sunrise | 05:55 |
| Sunset | 20:53 |
| Temperature (°F) | 71 |
| Feels Like (°F) | 69 |
| Cloud Coverage (%) | 43 |
| Pressure (inHg) | 1012 |
| Humidity (%) | 20 |
| Wind Speed (mph) | 6 |
| Rain (mm) | 0 |
7-Day Forecast for Scofield 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 | 54 | 81 | 76 | 1013 | 17 | 16 | 37 | WSW | 0 | - |  |
| Sun | 58 | 79 | 76 | 1014 | 15 | 16 | 25 | WSW | 0 | - | |
| Mon | 57 | 79 | 76 | 1010 | 12 | 25 | 37 | WSW | 0 | - | |
| Tue | 51 | 71 | 68 | 1010 | 19 | 18 | 21 | WNW | 0 | - | |
| Wed | 48 | 76 | 70 | 1015 | 21 | 11 | 11 | W | 0 | - | |
| Thu | 55 | 83 | 79 | 1014 | 16 | 15 | 21 | SSW | 0 | - | |
| Fri | 56 | 83 | 76 | 1009 | 12 | 21 | 35 | WSW | 0 | - | |
| Sat | 51 | 79 | 74 | 1003 | 11 | 26 | 36 | WSW | 0 | - | |
Scofield Dam Frequently Asked Questions
Scofield Dam is in Utah.
Scofield Dam is in Carbon County.
Scofield Dam is 99 feet high.
Scofield Dam is 575 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