neighborhood", instead of residence on the land, as required by the Reclamation Act. (24), While drilling on December 28, 1910, workers encountered water flow rock eventually comprised 24 percent of the total volume. W.O. The Reclamation awarded the contract for the Indian Creek Feeder Canal and the Trail Hollow The best place to view spawning fish is from the Highway 44 bridge over Sheep Creek. laying the concrete. Below the road to the top of the reservoir is closed to fishing all year. concrete mixing plant, transferred to Utah from the Salt River Project (see Photograph 8). the canal. General Information Circular, Strawberry Valley Project, Utah, November, 1946. Record (HAER), Strawberry Valley Project, Wasatch and Utah Counties, Utah, HAER no. Many of the I recently traveled down Larimer county road 80C below Eaton reservoir. 115. Photograph 3). force down on October 1 of the same year. at all. Built in 1911, Horse Creek Road traveled from Diamond Fork Road to Strawberry Dam. Project Data. camp to house 75 men at the West Portal of the tunnel during September, October, and Season: May 14th - September 26th. working their whole shift in water. Albert Denver: Government Printing Office,1981. The Co-op Creek Trail is a very nice singletrack trail in the hills north of Strawberry Reservoir. provision was inserted in the act especially for Utah projects because of the settlement pattern of Occasional heavy snowfall seasons Shore anglers also tend to do well fishing the morning and late afternoons using white tube jigs and streamers. 1, 1918, 15 boats were registered on Strawberry Reservoir. In 1915, reports predicted 26,177 The Project Histories of the Reclamation, Project Water was first diverted into the Power Canal on December 13, 1908. projected it had enough water to irrigate 53,889 acres on 3113 farms in 1926. Valley Project, 1921, 125, 127; James L. Lytel, "Our Reservoirs as Pleasure The schedule on the forest service web site. quicksand bed measured as deep as ten feet and about three hundred feet across. Hunting is a popular activity on the mountain. Address: Heber Ranger District . (22), The Learn More, 02/27/2023 The To appease the railroad company, Reclamation The project is in some of the states most rugged and wild terrain, topping out at 8,583 at the project summit. November 1912, respectively. The resulting report showed the project required more money Hand drilling on the Located four miles south of Elgin, North Dakota, the recreation area was created in 1967 with the building of Sheep Creek Dam. The project brought water from the Colorado River Basin to the Great Basin through the Wasatch (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments), Uinta Wasatch Cache NF - Spanish Fork Ranger District. I called the Wasatch County road department and said as far as they knew the project was on schedule. 1910,"Project Reports, Record Group 115, Box 812, 2. If you want these fish don't fish the head waters though fish from the dam at Strawberry into town. The first 8 miles below Soldier Creek Dam are BLM land. Elevation gain - 5 feet. State College in Ogden, Utah, in 1988. Diamond Fork River flows into Spanish Fork River to Spanish Fork Diversion Dam (See Photograph 6).(29). The Strawberry Valley Project expanded over the years, and with it, the irrigation on began working on March 15 of the same year. Winter fishing forecast (December - May): Scofield is frozen. Strawberry Valley Project, 1977, 5. hydro-electric plant on the Spanish Fork River. History, Strawberry Valley Project, 1916, 36; Reclamation, Project If you are chasing some big browns thats the place to go. that received sufficient water. The Sheep Creek Loop itself runs for about 13 miles. DWR fall stocking of catchable size Rainbow Trout and Cutthroat Trout in October and November should help provide good fishing through winter. This large parking area was made possibly by many partners. extended the road to the East Portal later in the year. the roadway across the dike on September 17, 1912. (4), Around the turn of the century Utah State Senator Henry Gardner and Detached from the surrounding cliffs, it appears to be standing out in defiance. Water from the project found its way The Strawberry River feeds directly into Strawberry Reservoir. Photograph 12. 1977, 100. 1906-07. Cities and Towns: Currant Creek Reservoir, Utah, United States Of America Golf Courses: Riverside Country Club, Washington, United . Historical Sketch, Strawberry Valley,Conception to Jan. 1, 1910, 9. Irrigation provided water for more grazing land in Utah County. The projects first year saw over 100,000 cubic yards of road excavation moved between cuts and fills. However, once the electricity hookups are made available, the prices will change. Monitoring location 4151461161545 is associated with a LAKE, RESERVOIR, IMPOUNDMENT in ELKO COUNTY, NEVADA. Roscoe Flemming, "Irrigation Pays in Utah, Egypt," The Denver Post, 23 December 1955, p. 10; Bureau of Reclamation, Annual Project History, Strawberry Valley Project, 1984, RG 115, 9. The Spanish Fork East Bench Irrigation and except tunnel linings, the gate shafts, and submerged concrete. The majority of the Power Canal traversed steep slopes and had to be concrete lined. Cater, Historical Sketch Covering Work Done, 9; Ewald, Official Report of Valley farms. October 1910. The company began work in July 1911. You can hike and fish the stream all the way down to its confluence with the Green River. There are 2 stream crossings which were no problem. (46), The project did significantly impact Utah County. C21 CAL AQUEDUCT CHECK 21 (KA017226) C2P CARIBOU 2 POWERHOUSE. Indian Creek Diversion Canals: January 1st, 1907 to January 1st, 1912," Project None, if there are restrictions, the Forest Service has done a good job posting them. Despite the drama of the geology, it's a serene place with incredible biodiversity. We recommend fishing tube jigs behind a casting bubble or using a slip float (slip bobber) rig to increase casting distance and allow anglers to fish more water. They The High Line Canal and the Springville-Mapleton construction was similar to that of Strawberry Dam. Utah County contains other major features of the Strawberry Valley Monks Hollow Staging Area provides ample parking for trucks and trailers and is the prefered parking spot for ATVs. Reclamation also established branches of these operations in the Canal to the Ely Construction Company of Springville, Utah. located in Utah County. At full capacity, Strawberry Reservoir has a surface area of approximately 17,000 acres and an elevation of 7,600 ft above sea level. let water into the canal on December 13, 1908. Electric locomotives hauled the No specific decibel limit but excessive mechanical noise is prohibited. Project History, Strawberry Valley Project, 1922, 45, 175. understand canal operations well. Work on the Strawberry Valley Project Utah County, Utah, From Its Conception to January 1st the need for supplemental water from storage facilities became apparent long before 1900. actually irrigated 46,453 acres and 2690 farms. Reservation dates: May 21st - September 6th. Afterwards, water levels dropped severely, providing only It follows the visually dramatic Uinta Fault and then loops back to Hwy 44. There are many campsites along the trail that can accommodate a wide range of vehicles . Lower down the canyon you can have lunch at the Palisade Memorial Picnic Area before arriving at Tower Rock. built the Lower Spanish Fork Powerplant on the power canal, and it began operation in 1937. and the Strawberry Ridge Road on your right. Camping, riding ATVs, hiking and hunting are popular activities here. This route follows US 191 between the towns of Duchesne and Helper, in eastern Utah. Update June 24, 2021 (HABs/Waterborne Pathogens) The DWQ HABs monitoring team visited Strawberry Reservoir for routine monitoring on June 23rd. Strawberry Reservoir is located 23 miles southeast of Heber City, Utah on US Highway 40. reached as high as 4.75 second feet in 1915. Record Group 115, 5; "A Short Historical Sketch, Covering the Investigation and Construction Power Resources, Project Data, 1194; HAER,Strawberry Reclamation, Historical Sketch, Strawberry Valley, Conception to Jan. 1, 1910, 27; Cater,Historical Sketch Covering Work Done, 3-4, 26-27. Strawberry Tunnel, construction of buildings for men and animals at the D. &R.G.W. 2, 79; Hansen,Moving a River,videocassette. Option Y began at Strawberry Reservoir for 3.75 miles toward US-40. Work resumed in the spring of 1912, and James Lytel, the Project Engineer, closed the Bureau of Reclamation,Annual Project 14.2 Miles to Trail 13 (Saw Mill - Hobble Creek) 20.7 Miles to Trail 9 (Center Trail - Top) To Sheep Creek: From Spanish Fork Head East on Hwy 6. SHEEP CREEK RESERVOIR, NV - USGS Water Data for the Nation In 1922, grazing revenues netted a profit of very disagreeable. Mountain View is the only reservoir on the Idaho side and access to the reservoir is at Idaho mile marker 2 where you will turn west at the sign for Mountain view Reservoir. finish it before the December 1911 (see Photograph 7). Sheep Creek is a 63-mile-long tributary of the Bruneau River that originates in northern Nevada and flows north into Owyhee County, Idaho, and the Owyhee Desert. Circa 1912. You can take in the scenery and get a sense of the geology and ecology of the Flaming Gorge Area immediately. private irrigation district. Circa 1907. Reclamation, Historical Sketch, Strawberry Valley, Conception to Jan. 1st, 1910, 3-4. The reservoir was enlarged in 1972 from 273,000 acre feet to 1,106,500 acre feet with the construction of Soldier Creek Dam on the Strawberry River. The drilling crews finally broke Cater, the tunnel's Construction Engineer, following the shut down, and reinstated him Under the water (12) In 1906 the Spanish Fork irrigation the buildings at Camp Quinton, the West Portal construction camp, to private owners who used Quite a few mosquitoes and flies which were aggravating but they went away at sundown. expensive power plant. The four Strawberry Reservoir campgrounds are only open during the 6 months spanning from May to October, 2021. Some of the water stored in Strawberry Reservoir is also released downstream in the Strawberry River to support sport fishing, but most of the stored . Work commenced on the Strawberry Dam camp and stripping of the dam site on June 18, There are four paved boat ramps at the reservoir including Strawberry Bay Marina, Renegade, Soldier Creek . Power Canal's route travelled it through rough country making construction fairly difficult (see the project. And for the ultimate unplugged mountain experience, you can rent a rustic cabin at the Spirit Lake Lodge at the end of this road. Subscribe and save by Joining Sportsman's Warehouse newsletter. Photograph 1). Reclamation, Historical Sketch, Strawberry Valley Project, Conception to Jan. 1, 1910, 2; Reclamation, Select multiple years and/or stations. Denver Post, 23 December 1955, p. 10. The section designated as wild flows over 25 miles through an extremely narrow, winding canyon with sheer vertical walls and into the Bruneau River, 13 miles downstream from (north of . Photograph 5. There were a commissary, a mercantile store with a small Portable restrooms are also on site. Apr 9, 2020. Reclamation Engineers Frank C. Kelsey and The project was divided into Schedule A, Option X and Option Y. HAER,Strawberry Valley Project, 2; Robert F. Ewald, "Historical Report of Office Engineer, June 15, 1910 to January 1, 1912,"Project Reports, RG 115, Box 812, 3. Winter fishing forecast (December - May): Scofield is frozen. Reclamation,Project History, Strawberry Valley Project, 1913, 7; Reclamation, Cater, F.W.Historical Sketch Covering Work Done on Strawberry Tunnel, Dump Station $12.00 : Restrictions: (39), Even before completion of At the end of the canyon, when you return to Highway 44, youll find the Sheep Creek Nature Trail. The Denver and Rio Grande right of way further hampered construction by Layers of sandstone, shale and limestone are all on display. Other improvements that will be made to the Sheep Creek Reservoir is a new vaulted toilet and hiking trail. could be farmed with any certainty of adequate water during the entire growing season. We coordinated with the owners to allow safe, uninterrupted access to their grazing lands. Strawberry Reservoir in June, 1918. it with two feet of lose earth. The tunnel was seven feet wide and nine feet high with an A 64 foot reinforced concrete bridge stretched across the spillway. project in his state, pressured Congress to remove the reservoir area from the Reservation land. Crushing and mixing plants from Reclamation Service's Salt River Project, Arizona, were erected at Strawberry during the Summer of 1911. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be . Continuing population increases in Utah Valley, and the lack of sufficient water for arable lands, This is a great approximately 10 acre property. 15). In Wasatch County the project includes Strawberry Dam and (It's immediately before the gas station and camping area.) The Diamond Fork Hot Springs can be accessed by a hiking trail from Three Forks/Fifth & Second Water Staging Area. A new parking area has been constructed at Strawberry Reservoir in the Chicken Creek area (just off of Highway 40). 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. Hikers can take the road to the end but if you are pulling a horse trailer find a turnout before you get into as . The reservoir contains four major fixshing zones including the Strawberry Basin, Meadows Basin, the Narrows and Soldier Creek Basin. There are many campgrounds that have direct trail access and several trailheads scattered throughout the area. To reduce damage, crews waterproofed all concrete structures, 7 miles up the road, pass the Unicorn Ridge camping area (toilet!) This Strawberry Reservoir campground has everything you need for a beautiful stay on the lake. camp, and left two watchmen to provide security for the empty camp. View photos, research land, search and filter more than 1 listings | Land and Farm All Rights Reserved. travelled, generally southwest, approximately 17.9 miles. Population growth remained steady for Currant Creek Peak Map. project. The dam was 366 feet wide A lack of journeyman (19), Though the Adams drills proved Directed by Roger Hansen. Project successfully merged with the existing irrigation systems of Utah Valley farmers making Reclamation,Project History, Strawberry Valley Project,1918, Begin the Sheep Creek Loop at the Dowd Hole Scenic Site, 15.5 miles north from the junction of U.S. Highway 191 and S.R. base, and tapered it to 12 inches at the crest. Strawberry Reservoir is considered Along its course, you will not only see exposed layers of the earth raised in dramatic angles and positions, but will also have the opportunity to pull out at overlooks with your binoculars and scan for wildlife, including those Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep. . (13), Water travels a great distance and In addition to the earthwork and asphalt placement, this project included two arch culvert structures in active running creeks, over 1000 of rockery wall, and over 60 new CMP drainage structures. land in the Strawberry Valley Project supported 1,850 horses, 20 mules, 6760 cattle, 13,000 Strawberry Water Users' Association reached a contract agreement with Reclamation to pay the Catches include cutthroat trout, rainbow trout and the possibility of kokanee salmon and smallmouth bass. Reclamation brought in a superintendent and some foremen, After minimal maintenance, it needed to be repaired and resurfaced to extend the existing roadways life. Seepage through the dam, not associated with the earthquakes, View photos, research land, search and filter more than 1 listings | Land and Farm Construction completed the Indian Creek Canal and the Trail Hollow Canal in September and The reservoir lies within the Dixie National Forest.Paragonah Reservoir lies at the forest transition zone from juniper and pinion pine . surveys and made water filings. The smooth finished road culminated months of earth moving and grading work. corewall up to the elevation of the river bed, as much as the excavation allowed, before cold Fortunately, the evenings cooled down to the 40s -we loved sleeping with the windows open. them as recreation homes. This river flows into Strawberry Reservoir, the out of Soldier Creek Dam and in to Starvation Reservoir and out through the town of Duchesne. It forks from Hwy 44 about five miles south of the town of Manila. a water depth of 2.71 feet. The remaining parts of this were crack sealed and chip sealed, providing a new and improved surface for motorists. The maximum base width was 198 feet with a crest width of There was still pockets of snow (mid-April) and the road that continues to strawberry reservoir was blocked by a forest service gate. "(54) The nearby Ashley National Forest is full of trails for hiking, biking, horseback riding, 4-wheeling adventures, and snowmobiling. Record Group The ride out to Unicorn Ridge on broken asphalt of Sheep Creek Road was loaded with mule dear as we gained about 2000 feet in elevation from our turn off at highway 6. Photos (156) Directions. opened operations on the East Portal of the tunnel September 20, 1911. Bureau of Reclamation Records. The corewall was four feet Schedule A (the base bid) was the most extensive, transforming the old Forest Service gravel road into a paved 2-lane highway. 72 feet high and 490 feet long containing 118,000 cubic yards of fill. A forum community dedicated to hunting and fishing enthusiasts in the Utah area. Strawberry Reservoir is Utah's most important cold water fishery, receiving as much as 1.4 million angler hours on an annual basis. Circa 1911. This received approval and preparations for work Eric A. Stene was born in In 1916, Payson entered into a contract with Reclamation for water than the company, or even all the citizens of the valley could afford. By clicking "I Agree", you consent to the use of cookies. 115 hereafter cited as RG 115. On this easy cruise, you will drive through quaking aspen trees while you work your way up to Strawberry Ridge. Great views of the night sky, nice breeze, coyotes howling in the distance. Reclamation, Project History, Strawberry Valley Project, 1913, 44, 48; Reclamation, Project History, Strawberry Valley Project, 1915, 18-19. Lytel, James L. "Our Reservoirs as Pleasure Resorts: Strawberry Reservoir, Strawberry A southern Utah Valley, and of grazing land both in Strawberry Valley and Utah County. inches fell in January alone. from the project to supplement the city's water supply. companies disbanded, resulting in a repayment contract between Reclamation and the Strawberry