Bishop Creek Intake No. 2 dam
Bishop Creek Intake No. 2
Bishop Creek Intake No. 2, located in Bishop, California, is a privately owned hydroelectric facility that was completed in 1908. The dam stands at a height of 30 feet and has a storage capacity of 115 acre-feet, serving multiple purposes including hydroelectric power generation and recreation. The facility is regulated by the California Department of Water Resources and has a significant hazard potential, with a moderate risk assessment rating.
The dam, situated on the Middle Fork Bishop Creek, is classified as an earth dam with a length of 443 feet and a spillway width of 40 feet. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission oversees the operations and inspections of Bishop Creek Intake No. 2, ensuring its compliance with safety standards and regulations. Despite its age, the facility has not undergone recent condition assessments, but emergency action plans are in place to address any potential risks associated with the dam.
With its historical significance and vital role in providing clean energy and recreational opportunities, Bishop Creek Intake No. 2 serves as a key water resource infrastructure in the region. As climate change continues to impact water availability and management, facilities like this will play a crucial role in sustainable water resource management and adaptation to 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 Bishop Creek Intake No. 2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Hot C A Flume Nr Mammoth Lakes Ca | 64 cfs | → |
| Mf San Joaquin R Nr Mammoth Lakes Ca | 278 cfs | → |
| Deadman C A Big Springs Nr Crestview Ca | 33 cfs | → |
| Marble Fork Kaweah R Ab Horse C Nr Lodgepole Ca | 54 cfs | → |
| Nf Willow C Nr Sugar Pine Ca | 416 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bishop Creek Intake No. 2 .
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Intake 2 Campground
- Intake 2
- Four Jeffrey Campground
- Four Jeffery
- Bishop Park Group Campground
- Bishop Park Campground
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Dam Outlet At South Lake To Habeggers Rv Park
- Headwaters To Inlet At South Lake
- Headwaters To Wilderness Boundary
- Wilderness Boundary To Private Property
- Outlet Of Martha Lake (Boundary Extend 0.25 Mile On Each Side Of River) To Northwestern Boundary Of Kings Canyon National Park
Track Bishop Creek Intake No. 2 in the Snoflo app
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About Bishop Creek Intake No. 2
Where does the data for Bishop Creek Intake No. 2 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 Significant 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 Bishop Creek Intake No. 2 .