Albaugh No. 1 dam
Albaugh No. 1
Albaugh No. 1, located in Bieber, California along the Tr Pit River, was completed in 1953 with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction. This privately-owned earth dam stands at 21 feet high and spans 835 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 335 acre-feet. The dam, regulated by the California Department of Water Resources, is inspected regularly and has been deemed to have a low hazard potential and satisfactory condition.
With its strategic location in Lassen County, California, Albaugh No. 1 plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks and ensuring water supply for the surrounding area. Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this dam serves as a vital infrastructure for water resource management and climate resilience in the region. The dam's maintenance and regulatory oversight highlight the commitment to safeguarding the community against potential hazards and ensuring its continued functionality.
As a key component of the flood risk reduction system along the Tr Pit River, Albaugh No. 1 exemplifies the intersection of water resource management and climate adaptation efforts. Its role in protecting the local community from flooding events underscores the importance of proactive infrastructure investments in enhancing resilience to climate impacts. With a focus on safety and regulatory compliance, Albaugh No. 1 stands as a testament to the ongoing efforts to sustainably manage water resources in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Albaugh No. 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Pit R Nr Canby Ca | 4 cfs | → |
| Pit R Bl Pit No 1 Ph Nr Fall River Mills Ca | 1,040 cfs | → |
| Sf Pit R Nr Likely Ca | 120 cfs | → |
| Burney C A Burney Falls Nr Burney Ca | 168 cfs | → |
| Hat C Nr Hat Creek Ca | 169 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Albaugh No. 1.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Ash Creek Campground
- Red Tail Rim Trail South Trailhead/Campground
- Red Tail Rim Trail South Trailhead
- Red Tail Rim South
- Ash Creek
- Lower Rush Creek
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Begins Near Muck Valley To Ends Two Miles From The Fall River Valley
- Upper Pit River Canyon
- Begins 2.5 Miles West Of Little Valley, California To Juncture With The Pit River.
- Lower Horse Creek Canyon
- Begins Immediately Southwest Of Fall River Mills, Ca To It Flows Into Shasta Lake And The Sacramento River.
- Lower Pit River Canyon
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Track Albaugh No. 1 in the Snoflo app
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About Albaugh No. 1
Where does the data for Albaugh No. 1 come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Albaugh No. 1.