Jordanelle Reservoir

About Jordanelle Reservoir

The Jordanelle Reservoir is one of the youngest reservoirs in Utah with a capacity of 2.2 million cubic meters. The Jordanelle Dam was built in 1992 by the Office of Land and River Reconstruction of the Provo River and was fully filled in 1995.

The construction of the Jordanelle Dam completely flooded Hailstone and Keetley, Utah, and two towns were flooded. The construction work caused headaches and the US 40 highway had to be relocated due to flooding in both cities.

The relocation and expansion of the US 40 also boosted winter tourism in the region and boosted local ski resorts. Jordanelle Reservoir is located in Park City, Utah, where the annual Sundance Film Festival is held. The reservoir is definitely a recreational mecca in this part of Utah and has triggered a population boom in a once-dying area. The reservoir's advantages are its proximity to the Salt Lake City area and its location on the Utah River.

Jordanelle Dam is owned by the Bureau of Reclamation and operated by the Central Utah Water Conservancy District. Jordanelle Reservoir serves as the primary water source for the Salt Lake City area and the rest of Utah. The reservoir's stored water is channeled into the Utah River, the main source of water for the city of Park City and other surrounding cities.

The Jordanelle reservoir is a very popular leisure destination and plays a crucial role in the storage and supply of water. The Utah Division of Parks and Recreation manages the recreation and public use of the reservoir under an agreement with the Bureau of Reclamation. Although publicly owned, the Jordan Dam coast has unrestricted public access and is bounded by the Utah River and the Colorado River, as well as the Salt Lake River.

Jordanelle State Park opened its doors in 1995 and granted official access to the reservoir, but fishing was not allowed at the time. Amazingly, more than 60,000 rainbow trout were caught in the first week alone, and today there is still a steady stream of trout, salmon and other Jordan fish.

In order to provide a good supply for all species in the reservoir, there are limits on the number of fish that can be caught and the current limits must be agreed with the local authorities.

There is a resort called Sunken City, which is located near the main entrance to the Jordanelle reservoir and has a very nice beach for swimming and picnicking. The reservoir covers 3,000 hectares and is home to a variety of fish, birds, reptiles, amphibians and birds of prey.

The marina sells equipment to fishing groups, and there are also boat and fishing camps, as well as a few fishing boats and kayak rentals.

The resort of Rock Cliff is the second recreation area at the Jordanelle reservoir, and many of the pitches have electricity and water. Campers at Hailstone's barrier-free campsite can camp for up to three days at a cost of $5 per night or $10 per day for two nights.

Soldier's Hollow is a former Olympic site that is now used as a snowshoe hiking and recreational area in spring. The nature centre and campsite on the reserve have been used by residents and visitors to the Jordanelle reservoir for several years. Additional leisure activities and the surrounding area offer a variety of outdoor activities such as mountain biking, hiking, skiing, snowmobiling and snowboarding.

Hebertal has a lot to offer, and frankly, the Jordanelle reservoir is a beautiful reservoir. It is pretty much everything, the water is cool and inviting and it is frankly a beautiful reservoir with a great view of the mountains and the valley below.

It is a pleasant campsite and the mountain peaks in the distance provide a peaceful backdrop for fishing and sunbathing. It is the perfect place to settle down for a week or so and just relax and unwind. The reservoir is a welcoming place for those who want to join the local population boom.