Boxsprings dam
Boxsprings
Located in Riverside, California, Boxsprings is a crucial flood risk reduction dam built in 1960 to protect the surrounding area from potential flooding. Managed by the local government, this earth dam stands at a height of 49 feet and has a hydraulic height of 42 feet, with a storage capacity of 405 acre-feet. The dam spans 550 feet in length and covers a surface area of 29 acres, serving as a vital structure in safeguarding the community against high hazard potential.
Boxsprings Dam is regulated and inspected by the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) to ensure its structural integrity and overall condition. With a satisfactory assessment as of September 2017, the dam is tasked with mitigating flood risks along Box Springs Creek. The high hazard potential of the dam underscores its importance in protecting the local area, making it a key asset in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in Riverside.
As a critical infrastructure for flood risk reduction, Boxsprings Dam plays a crucial role in safeguarding Riverside from potential inundation events. With its satisfactory condition assessment and regular inspections, the dam stands as a reliable structure designed to manage high hazard potential and ensure the safety of the surrounding community. Its strategic location and purpose-driven design make Boxsprings a significant asset in the region's water resource management and climate adaptation strategies.
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 Boxsprings -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Ana R A E St Nr San Bernardino Ca | 2 cfs | → |
| San Timoteo C Nr Loma Linda Ca | 3 cfs | → |
| Lytle C A Colton Ca | · | → |
| Warm C Nr San Bernardino Ca | · | → |
| Perris Valley Storm Dr A Nuevo Rd Nr Perris Ca | · | → |
| Fontana Water Co Spill Ch From Afterbay Nr Fontana | 24 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Boxsprings.
Boat launches
- Vacation Drive 28736, Canyon Lake
- Goetz Road Riverside County
- Pacific Crest Trail, Hesperia
- Eucalyptus Park Road, San Dimas
- Warren Road 37701, Temecula
Campgrounds
- Rancho Jurupa Park
- March Arb Military
- Lake Perris State Rec Area
- Yucaipa Regional Park
- Glen Helen Regional Park
- Cherry Valley Lakes
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Below Deep Creek Lake To Below 2w01 Crossing
- Filaree Flat To Confluence With Bear Creek
- Big Bear Dam To Private Land In Sec 19, T1n, R1w
- San Mateo Wilderness Boundary To Nf Boundary With Camp Pendleton
- Middle Fork - Commanche Campsite To Middle Fork Trailhead
- Big Meadows To Filaree Flat
Track Boxsprings in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Boxsprings
Where does the data for Boxsprings 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 High 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 Boxsprings.