Indian Ole dam
Indian Ole
Indian Ole, also known as Mountain Meadows Reservoir, is a privately-owned dam in Clear Creek, California. Built in 1924, this buttress-type structure stands at a height of 26 feet and has a storage capacity of 24,800 acre-feet. Its primary purpose is for water supply, serving both hydroelectric and water supply needs in the region.
Managed by the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) and regulated by the Safety of Dams agency, Indian Ole plays a crucial role in providing water resources to the surrounding communities. With a satisfactory condition assessment and high hazard potential, regular inspections are conducted to ensure its safety and functionality. In case of emergencies, an emergency action plan (EAP) is in place to guide response and mitigate risks.
Situated on Hamilton Creek and surrounded by lush meadows, Indian Ole is a vital infrastructure for water resource management in Lassen County. Its historical significance and functional design make it a key component in the region's water supply infrastructure, highlighting the intersection of engineering, environment, and climate resilience in sustaining water resources for future generations.
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 Indian Ole -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish C Ab Blackhawk C At Keddie Ca | 128 cfs | → |
| Spanish C A Quincy Ca | 61 cfs | → |
| Hat C Nr Hat Creek Ca | 195 cfs | → |
| Deer C Nr Vina Ca | 255 cfs | → |
| N Yuba R Bl Goodyears Bar Ca | 663 cfs | → |
| Butte C Nr Chico Ca | 320 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Indian Ole.
Boat launches
- Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway, California
- Lost Cove Boat Ramp
- Butte Lake Campground
- Plumas County
- Oroville-Quincy Road 17000-17046, Meadow Valley
Campgrounds
- Rocky Point - Feather River
- Feather River/Rocky Point - Lake Almanor
- Almanor Campground
- Almanor
- Greenville Community Campground
- Greenville Campground
Fishing spots
- Deerheart Creek
- Mountain Meadows Reservoir
- Goodrich Creek
- Hamilton Branch
- Almanor Lake
- Butt Valley Reservoir
Paddle runs
- Susan River
- 1 Mile West Of Devil's Corral To To Susanville
- Pond In Sec 35, T26n, R9e To Confluence With Spanish Creek
- Nf Boundary To Confluence With Yellow Creek
- Confluence Of Spanish Creek And Indian Creek To Confluence With North Fork Feather River
More reservoirs
Track Indian Ole in the Snoflo app
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About Indian Ole
Where does the data for Indian Ole 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 Indian Ole.