Gilmore dam
Gilmore
Gilmore is a privately owned dam located in Linden, California, within the San Joaquin County. Built in 1918, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 28 feet and has a storage capacity of 550 acre-feet, primarily serving as a water supply for irrigation and domestic use. Situated on Tr Mormon Slough, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region, contributing to the sustainability of agricultural practices and local communities.
Managed and regulated by the California Department of Water Resources (DWR), Gilmore is subject to regular inspections to ensure its safety and reliability. The dam has a significant hazard potential but has been assessed to be in satisfactory condition as of September 2017. With a drainage area of 4.89 square miles and a surface area of 52 acres, Gilmore plays a vital role in water management within the region, highlighting the importance of maintaining and monitoring such critical infrastructure in the face of changing climate patterns and water resource demands.
Jerry McNerney (D), the representative for the area, oversees the regulatory aspects of Gilmore, ensuring that it meets all state permitting and inspection requirements. Despite its age, the dam continues to be a reliable source of water supply, showcasing the resilience and importance of such infrastructure in the face of evolving environmental challenges. As water resources and climate enthusiasts, understanding the role and significance of dams like Gilmore is essential in promoting sustainable water management practices and environmental stewardship.
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 Gilmore -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Black C Nr Copperopolis Ca | 1 cfs | → |
| Stanislaus R A Ripon Ca | 2,010 cfs | → |
| Little Potato Slough A Terminous Ca | 7,590 cfs | → |
| Tuolumne R A Modesto Ca | 195 cfs | → |
| San Joaquin R Nr Vernalis Ca | 2,510 cfs | → |
| Middle R At Middle River Ca | 7,750 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Gilmore.
Campgrounds
- Acorn - New Hogan Lake
- Acorn Campground
- Oak Knoll - New Hogan Lake
- Woodward Reservoir
- Sharpe Rv Military
- Gold Strike Village Campers
Fishing spots
Track Gilmore 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 Gilmore
Where does the data for Gilmore 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 Gilmore.