Construction Activity on Old Provo River Channel To Ramp up in July
Construction activity at the small downstream dam on Provo River’s old channel near Utah Lake State Park will be much more noticeable in July. Delays on other projects and approvals for materials pushed back the final stage of dam construction to this summer. Once completed the dam will allow for better management of water in the channel and a constructed portage will help paddlers move safely between the channel and Utah Lake.
The first phase of work on the small dam was completed early in 2024 with the core of the dam prepared for settlement. This settling phase was necessary to ensure integrity of the final dam structure to be completed this summer.
After dam construction is complete, crews will replace landscaping at the site, reinstall the fence, and return nearby pavilions and picnic tables to their original locations. Crews will then move on to installing two non-motorized boat launches – one at Alligator Park and the other at the West Trailhead. Three angling platforms will be added between those two locations later this fall.
The diversion structure upstream of Lakeview Parkway that was reconstructed earlier this year has been operating well and delivering water consistently to the channel. As spring runoff is concluding, flows in the river above the diversion will be reduced to a summer baseflow, but the same 10 cfs of water will be delivered to the channel.
In working with Provo City on an appropriate name for the old river channel, we have been asked to request suggestions from those utilizing the trail and channel. We will be collecting name suggestions while out in the area and at the Delta Gateway Park Grand Opening on June 25th.
Delta Gateway Park Grand Opening!
The Delta Gateway Park near Lakeshore Drive will celebrate its Grand Opening on Wednesday, June 25 at 1 PM. The family-friendly park features an adventure playground, shade sails, picnic area, river access and educational signage. The Provo River Delta project provided land and funding to Provo City to construct the park, which the city will own and manage.
Planning an Event?
The Delta was a popular place this spring for public events. Please remember a permit is required to hold events in the delta project area. To inquire about or request a permit, complete and submit the form on the Contact Us page of this website.
How Did We Get Here?
Review past years of project construction and see how far we’ve come!