Cross Creek Ranch dam
Cross Creek Ranch
Cross Creek Ranch, located in Folsom, California, is a privately owned earth dam that was completed in 1949 for the primary purpose of water supply. The dam, standing at a height of 23 feet with a hydraulic height of 19.5 feet, holds a maximum storage capacity of 55 acre-feet of water from the Tr Webber Creek. With a low hazard potential and a satisfactory condition assessment, the dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the California Department of Water Resources' Safety of Dams division.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Cross Creek Ranch serves irrigation and water supply needs for the surrounding area. The dam spans 410 feet in length and covers a surface area of 11 acres, with a drainage area of 0.05 square miles. With a maximum discharge capacity of 128 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a crucial role in ensuring water availability and flood control in the region. Despite its age, the dam has shown to be in good working condition, meeting regulatory standards and providing reliable water storage for the community.
In the event of an emergency, the dam has an established Emergency Action Plan (EAP) to ensure proper response and mitigation measures. Regular inspections and maintenance activities are conducted to uphold the dam's integrity and safety. With its essential role in water resource management and climate resilience, Cross Creek Ranch stands as a vital infrastructure for sustaining water supply and protecting against potential hazards in the El Dorado County area.
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 Cross Creek Ranch -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Deer C Nr Cameron Park Ca | 8 cfs | → |
| Nf American R A North Fork Dam Ca | 515 cfs | → |
| Pilot C Bl Mutton Canyon Nr Georgetown Ca | 2 cfs | → |
| Pilot C Ab Stumpy Meadows Res Ca | 3 cfs | → |
| Cosumnes R A Michigan Bar Ca | 253 cfs | → |
| American R A Fair Oaks Ca | 2,930 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cross Creek Ranch.
Boat launches
- Rock Creek Road El Dorado County
- River Trail El Dorado County
- Rattlesnake Road Placer County
- Green Valley Road 661, El Dorado Hills
- Oaks Nature Trail El Dorado County
- Oak Hill Road 7935, Pilot Hill
Campgrounds
- Mother Lode River Center
- Koa Placerville
- Finnon Lake
- Peninsula - Folsom Lake State Rec Area
- Georgetown Airport Campground
- Folsom Lake Peninsula Campground
Fishing spots
- Folsom Lake
- Lake Clementine
- Pg&E Rock Creek Lake Fishing Access
- Natoma Lake
- Stumpy Meadows Lake
- Lake Combie
Track Cross Creek Ranch 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 Cross Creek Ranch
Where does the data for Cross Creek Ranch 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 Cross Creek Ranch.