Reynolds Weir dam
Reynolds Weir
Reynolds Weir, located along the Tr Kings River in Fresno, California, is a vital piece of infrastructure designed for flood risk reduction and irrigation purposes. Built in 1928, this buttress-type dam stands at a height of 13 feet and has a storage capacity of 260 acre-feet. With a drainage area of 1850 square miles, Reynolds Weir plays a crucial role in managing water flow and preventing potential flooding in the region.
Managed by the California Department of Water Resources and regulated by the Safety of Dams program, Reynolds Weir has a low hazard potential and is assessed to be in satisfactory condition. Despite its age, the dam has been regularly inspected and meets state permitting and enforcement requirements. The structure also has a history of efficient operation, contributing to the overall water resource management efforts in the area.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Reynolds Weir serves as a fascinating example of how strategic infrastructure can effectively mitigate flood risks and support irrigation activities. Its location along the Tr Kings River highlights the interconnectedness of water management systems in California, showcasing the importance of maintaining and investing in such structures to ensure the sustainability of water resources in the region.
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 Reynolds Weir -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| San Joaquin R Bl Friant Ca | 452 cfs | → |
| Cantua C Nr Cantua Creek Ca | 0 cfs | → |
| San Joaquin R Nr Mendota Ca | 149 cfs | → |
| Los Gatos C Ab Nunez Cyn Nr Coalinga Ca | · | → |
| Marble Fork Kaweah R Ab Horse C Nr Lodgepole Ca | 83 cfs | → |
| Panoche C A I-5 Nr Silver Creek Ca | · | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Reynolds Weir.
Fishing spots
- Kaweah River
- Avocado Lake
- Little Bravo Lake
- Kings River, Below Pine Flat Reservoir
- Bravo Lake
- Pine Flat Lake
Track Reynolds Weir 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 Reynolds Weir
Where does the data for Reynolds Weir 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 Reynolds Weir.