Ed R. Levin dam
Ed R. Levin
Ed R. Levin is a significant earth dam located in Milpitas, California, completed in 1968 for water supply purposes. This dam stands at a height of 38 feet with a hydraulic height of 33 feet and a length of 470 feet. It has a storage capacity of 150 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 13 acres, serving the local community for irrigation, recreation, and water supply needs. The dam is regulated by the Department of Water Resources (DWR) and is subject to regular state inspections and enforcement to ensure its safety.
With a high hazard potential but a satisfactory condition assessment as of September 2017, Ed R. Levin dam is a crucial structure in the region's water management infrastructure. Its primary purpose of water supply highlights its importance in sustaining the surrounding ecosystem and supporting various activities dependent on reliable water sources. Located along the Tr Ar De Los Coches river, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in Santa Clara County, California.
Managed by the Sacramento District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Ed R. Levin dam is a key asset in the area's water management landscape. With its strategic location and efficient design, this earth dam not only provides critical water storage but also contributes to the overall environmental and recreational well-being of the community. As climate change continues to impact water resources, structures like Ed R. Levin are essential in ensuring sustainable water supply 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 |
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ed R. Levin.
⚓ Boat launches
- Lake Elizabeth Boat Ramp
- Santa Clara County
- Chelsea Drive 5094, Newark
- Palo Alto Boat Launch
- San Francisco Bay Trail East Palo Alto
- Stevens Creek Reservoir
⛺ Campgrounds
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About Ed R. Levin
Where does the data for Ed R. Levin 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.
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