George Fiock No. 1 dam
George Fiock No. 1
George Fiock No. 1 is a private dam located in Montague, California, along the Tr Shasta River. Built in 1954, this earth dam stands at a height of 19 feet and has a storage capacity of 223 acre-feet, primarily used for irrigation and water supply purposes. With a low hazard potential and a satisfactory condition assessment as of September 2017, this dam is regulated by the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) under the Safety of Dams program.
Owned privately, George Fiock No. 1 is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement, ensuring its safety and compliance with regulations. The dam spans 725 feet in length and covers a surface area of 38 acres, serving the local community with water resources for agricultural use. The dam's location in Siskiyou County highlights its importance in water management within the region, under the oversight of state authorities like the DWR.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, George Fiock No. 1 presents a case study of a well-maintained private dam contributing to water supply and irrigation in California. With its regulated status and state jurisdiction, this dam exemplifies the importance of infrastructure management in safeguarding water resources for sustainable use. As part of the larger network of dams in the area, George Fiock No. 1 plays a crucial role in supporting agricultural activities and ensuring water availability for the local community along the Tr Shasta River.
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 George Fiock No. 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Shasta R Nr Montague Ca | 76 cfs | → |
| Shasta R Nr Yreka Ca | 84 cfs | → |
| Klamath R Bl Iron Gate Dam Ca | 1,450 cfs | → |
| Scott R Nr Fort Jones Ca | 164 cfs | → |
| West Fork Ashland Creek Near Ashland | 5 cfs | → |
| East Fork Ashland Creek Near Ashland | 4 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near George Fiock No. 1.
Boat launches
- A. Ash Creek River Access
- Mountain Wood Drive 15182, Siskiyou County
- Driftwood Lane Siskiyou County
- B. Cayuse River Access
- Siskiyou County
- C. Skeahan Bar River Access
Campgrounds
- Tree Of Heaven
- Tree Of Heaven Campground
- Martins Dairy Campground
- Martins Dairy Horse Camp
- Deer Mountain Snowpark
- Juanita Lake Campground
Fishing spots
Track George Fiock No. 1 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 George Fiock No. 1
Where does the data for George Fiock 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 George Fiock No. 1.