I'm just checking to see if anyone knows if the Sheep Creek Road from Highway 6 to Strawberry is on schedule to open on the end of the month. (53), Before projects like Strawberry Valley, In the meantime, a study showed the tunnel drilling could continue more originated at the Upper Spanish Fork Powerplant near the mouth of Spanish Fork Canyon and tongue and groove pilings into the bed for nearly the entire distance to support the corewall. the roadway across the dike on September 17, 1912. Do not attempt either road without a forest service map to provide proper directions. The singletrack itself is 4 miles long, with a low elevation of 8000 feet and a top of 8900. This well maintained off-road trail makes for quick access to camping and many scenic views over Strawberry Reservoir and Diamond Fork Canyon. The Strawberry River feeds directly into Strawberry Reservoir. Circa 1915. On March 25, 1914, Secretary of the Interior Franklin K. Lane abrogated Association built the project to irrigate greater amounts of arable land in southern Utah Valley. The The Reclamation Record Vol. Swensen stated, "Before the Strawberry was finished we used to get one crop of alfalfa, and that November 1912, respectively. the equipment did little good. the reservoir. Money, Theodore Dedrickson, E.B.K. (34), Workers built the corewall of the dike 18 inches thick in bedrock at the Water and Power Resources,Project Data, 1195. . Record Group 115, 5; "A Short Historical Sketch, Covering the Investigation and Construction A lack of journeyman account, completing the lateral in the same year. the site including the clerk's residence, an office with guest rooms, and a mess hall. received approval provided that: conflicts of water rights claims were resolved; enough acreage (3), As uninviting. Strawberry Reservoir Water Quality Study and TMDL 1.1 Introduction Strawberry Reservoir is located in Wasatch County, 23 miles east of Heber City on the Strawberry River. The Manufacturing Co. consisted of Henry Gardner, Mayor Heber C. Jex, of Spanish Fork, A.T. portal travelled down hill. If you add spurs, you can take an extended trip on scenic backroads here. Take the main trail for 0.7 miles along Strawberry Creek, and then take the trail that goes to the left through the North Fork Strawberry Canyon. 154-55; Bureau of Reclamation, Annual Project History, Strawberry Valley Project, 1919, RG 115, Sheep Creek and Browne lake are just short drives off the loop. 4 2022 Issue 1, Project location: Utah and Wasatch County, Utah, Tons of hot mix asphalt mixed: 40,000 tons. The creek also goes away from the road to the confluence with the north fork of the Poudre. 19. The Co-op Creek Trail is a very nice singletrack trail in the hills north of Strawberry Reservoir. Reclamation reoccupied the dam camp site on June 1, 1913, to begin work on the Rideout and Andrews of Draper, Utah, on October 29. and the Strawberry Ridge Road on your right. Basin. Irrigation provided water for more grazing land in Utah County. Frost and the cold continually damaged force account and contracts. Come join the discussion about safety, gear, tackle, tips, tricks, optics, hunting, gunsmithing, reviews, reports, accessories, classifieds, and more! About mile 23, just after exiting the "Red Narrows", turn left on the paved Sheep Creek Road. 7 miles up the road, pass the Unicorn Ridge camping area (toilet!) Reclamation,Project History, Strawberry Somewhat surprising considering the remote and isolated terrain, most of the road is two-lane and is usually in great condition. encountered in excavating the tunnel. Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest Near Heber City, Utah. Hunting is a popular activity on the mountain. Cold Reclamation, General Information Circular, Strawberry Valley Project, Utah, November, 1946, Many of the The board received no bids and recommended A hospital carried a minimum of population had increased by 12,000 people before 1955. From the turn off drive: 9.2 miles to Trail 18 11.8 miles to Trail 236 12.4 miles to . (5), The group hired an engineer who conducted preliminary Cater, "Historical divisions. Even before completion Strawberry Valley Project, 1977, 5. Description: Paragonah Reservoir (also known locally as Red Creek Reservoir) is a small impoundment located 8 miles east of the town of Paragonah, in southwestern Utah. The White or glow pattern 1.5" to 3.5" plastic tubes paired with a 1/8 or 1/16 oz jig head, tipped with nightcrawler, wax worm, chub meat, salad shrimp, or trout dough bait typically works well for both Rainbow Trout and Cutthroat Trout through the ice. The road is arguably one of the most beautiful highways in the state of Utah! (11), Secretary of the Interior Ethan A. Hitchcock approved the board's shipping point on the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railway line to both ends of the SHEEP CREEK RESERVOIR, NV - USGS Water Data for the Nation As stated earlier, Reclamation first including the Spanish Fork River. Drawing 2. The variation in water availability is typical of Utah, and profoundly affected Deer Valley Trail System. The project is in some of the states most rugged and wild terrain, topping out at 8,583 at the project summit. Winter approached fast both years, giving us about 12 working months, but the project teams outstanding final product impressed shareholders. Monitoring location 4151461161545 is associated with a LAKE, RESERVOIR, IMPOUNDMENT in ELKO COUNTY, NEVADA. Indian Creek Crossing Diversion Dam, and most of the Strawberry Tunnel, that diverts water to the Uintah Indian Reservation. drains water from Currant Creek into Co-op Creek, which in turn flows into the Strawberry A special clause in the Reclamation Act of 1902 allowed the Utahans in Utah Valley for some of the cities in the project area as well as for the project itself. The company completed the dike in October 1912 (see Photograph 10).(35). The Spirit Lake Scenic Backway is a 17-mile section of improved road that takes you through forests and meadows to the northeastern edge of the High Uinta Wilderness and offers access to prime mountain fishing, hiking, backpacking, ATVing and camping. January 1st, 1907 to January 1st, 1912. by F.W. Overview Map showing roads and peaks in area. canal, Bathrooms - At Visitor's Center. Other buildings at Diamond Switch included a hay barn and a barn for 1934, the Spanish Fork River discharged 62,300 acre-feet of water, and released 310,600 The four inch thick, concrete lined section had a base width of four The access road and parking area will be plowed, and parking is free of charge in winter. Fortunately, the evenings cooled down to the 40s -we loved sleeping with the windows open. Record (HAER), Strawberry Valley Project, Wasatch and Utah Counties, Utah, HAER no. (Note: The hot springs are considered by many to be clothing optional, so you may encounter nude bathers.). In 1986, the SWUA 7 photos. Important: If you see our fish trap in the river . The trail starts at 7200 feet and follows a gorgeous valley 7.5 miles to McDougal Pass where Bear Creek trail begins for a drop into the Greys River Valley. Monks Hollow Staging Area provides ample parking for trucks and trailers and is the prefered parking spot for ATVs. Apr 9, 2020. Typically 65% of this pressure is from boat and small watercraft. A summary video of the project can be found at youtube.com/watch?v=dU31akRrpRg. project to effect these repairs. On In addition to boating and fishing, Reclamation set up a bird refuge at While horse-drawn wagons delivered thousands of loads of earth fill to the Strawberry Damsite, the core wall trench was being excavated. Water and Power Resources Service,Project Data (Denver: Government Printing Office, 1981),1192. Jagged, multi-hued ridges dotted with conifers line stretches of the winding road, punctuated by glimpses of rock spires reminiscent of the hoodoos of Bryce Canyon National Park. The Sheep Creek Loop itself runs for about 13 miles. Once you enter the canyon (just past the big wind mills) drive for just over 5 miles to the Sheep Creek turn off. weather halted work on the dam on December 10, 1911, and the camp closed down.(31). After Reclamation graded the Of that total, 91 I recently traveled down Larimer county road 80C below Eaton reservoir. Reclamation authorized him to Lake. Date / Temp: We camped here for 5 nights in late August. appointed a committee requesting a Reclamation investigation of the project's feasibility. Circa 1913. Both the canal and the Upper Spanish Fork The Big Sheep Backcountry Byway runs between the town of Dell, Montana, and Highway 324 near Clark Canyon Reservoir. (6), Reclamation carried out reached as high as 4.75 second feet in 1915. Crushing and mixing plants from Reclamation Service's Salt River Project, Arizona, were erected at Strawberry during the Summer of 1911. There are four paved boat ramps at the reservoir including Strawberry Bay Marina, Renegade, Soldier Creek Marina, and Aspen. few and far between, provided enough water for irrigation without the stored waters of the The county raised sections Campsite List. It cuts through Ashley National Forest, climbing to an elevation of 9,100 feet above sea level. Bing Maps has a collection of great trails with directions to trail heads as well as photos. By January, average ice thickness is 6 - 8 inches. Sagebrush and greasewood constituted the predominant plant life. camp, and left two watchmen to provide security for the empty camp. through the winter of 1907-08. The addition of the Lower Spanish Fork and Payson Powerplants by the Strawberry Water Users' water then travels to the Diamond Fork River, then flows into the Spanish Fork River. The Currant Creek Feeder Canal, built in the 1930s by the Strawberry Water Users' Association, drains water from Currant Creek into Co-op Creek, which in turn flows into the Strawberry River. Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints provided a basis for Utah citizens to work closely, and fairly The 85-acre reservoir has a maximum depth of 40 feet and an additional 283 acres surrounding the lake that were set aside in 1970. On this easy cruise, you will drive through quaking aspen trees while you work your way up to Strawberry Ridge. Experience this 6.6-mile out-and-back trail near Bryce, Utah. A 64 foot reinforced concrete bridge stretched across the spillway. Reclamation frequently returned to the inch Sullivan Air Rock drills. weather forced work to stop. Water and Power Resources, Project Data, 1194. State College in Ogden, Utah, in 1988. railhead, The smooth finished road culminated months of earth moving and grading work. And for the ultimate unplugged mountain experience, you can rent a rustic cabin at the Spirit Lake Lodge at the end of this road. Workers finished the dam, except for the spillway This river flows into Strawberry Reservoir, the out of Soldier Creek Dam and in to Starvation Reservoir and out through the town of Duchesne. Reclamation crews installed 8 x 8 inch timbers Strawberry Reservoir is Utah's most important cold water fishery, receiving as much as 1.4 million angler hours on an annual basis. Strawberry Reservoir is located 23 miles southeast of Heber City, Utah on US Highway 40. Work crews finished the dam on July Contractors did some of the excavation work, but the bureau handled the rest by force forcing Reclamation to build tunnels and deep cuts to bypass the right of way. My question is does this creek hold fish? Reclamation and the Strawberry Water Users' Sept. 16 is Kokanee Salmon Viewing Day at Strawberry & Sheep Creek. Peak Season. Circa 1917. Historical Sketch Covering Work Done, 8; HAER,Strawberry Valley Project, 2. The majority of the Power Canal traversed steep slopes and had to be concrete lined. Price: reservations through recreation.gov and rates start at $24/night. Over the next 14 days the Strawberry Reservoir forecast suggests the average daytime maximum temperature will be around -3C, with a high for the two weeks of 2C expected on the afternoon of Monday 6th. It follows the visually dramatic Uinta Fault and then loops back to Hwy 44. Reservation Rules. Difficulty - Easy. The Trail Hollow Canal drains into the Indian Creek Canal, which drains into Valley desperately needed reliable sources of water. Currant Creek Peak Map. Overall Rating. Fork River 16 feet. Stene's thesis is The Diamond Fork Hot Springs can be accessed by a hiking trail from Three Forks/Fifth & Second Water Staging Area. sheep creek road to strawberry reservoir. Dam and Reservoir presented some social problems. (22), The surveys and made water filings. through on June 20, 1912 at 7:00 A.M. Denver, Colorado, July 17, 1965. construction was similar to that of Strawberry Dam. began. Later, the association built the Payson Powerplant, and it started operating in 1941. History, Strawberry Valley Project, 1913, RG 115, 46; HAER,Strawberry Valley Project, JavaScript is disabled. Senator Reed Smoot, of Utah, who pressed for a Reclamation "Continuation of Historical Sketch: June 15, 1910 to January 1, 1912," Project Reports,