Lema dam
Lema
Lema, a private water supply dam located in Redding, California, was completed in 1957 and stands at a height of 31 feet with a hydraulic height of 27 feet. The primary purpose of Lema Dam is to provide water for irrigation and other water supply needs in the area. It is regulated by the California Department of Water Resources and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safety and functionality.
With a storage capacity of 108 acre-feet and a surface area of 14 acres, Lema Dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region. Despite being classified as a low hazard potential structure, the dam is assessed to be in satisfactory condition as of September 2017. The last inspection conducted in July 2020 indicated that the dam continues to meet safety standards, further highlighting its importance in water management and infrastructure.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Lema Dam on Tr Churn Creek serves as a vital water resource infrastructure in Shasta County. Its strategic location and design enable it to efficiently store and supply water for agricultural and domestic use, contributing to the overall water security of the area. As climate change impacts water availability, structures like Lema Dam play a critical role in ensuring sustainable water management practices for the future.
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 Lema -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Anderson-Cottonwood Id Cn At Sharon St Redding Ca | 114 cfs | → |
| Sacramento R A Keswick Ca | 11,000 cfs | → |
| Cow C Nr Millville Ca | 142 cfs | → |
| Clear C Nr Igo Ca | 448 cfs | → |
| Cottonwood C Nr Cottonwood Ca | 231 cfs | → |
| Battle C Bl Coleman Fish Hatchery Nr Cottonwood Ca | 355 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lema.
Boat launches
- Park Marina Drive 2515, Redding
- Park Marina Drive 2525, Redding
- Auditorium Drive Redding
- Lake Redding Boat Ramp
- South Bonnyview Boat Launch
- Keswick Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
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Track Lema in the Snoflo app
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About Lema
Where does the data for Lema 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 Lema.