Reid dam
Reid
Reid Dam, located in Jesus Maria, California, plays a crucial role in water resource management as a private facility primarily used for water supply. Completed in 1969, this earth dam stands at a height of 32 feet and has a storage capacity of 70 acre-feet, serving irrigation, recreation, and water supply purposes. Situated on Esperanza Creek in Calaveras County, Reid Dam is regulated by the California Department of Water Resources, ensuring its safe operation and compliance with state regulations.
Despite its low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment, Reid Dam undergoes regular inspections to maintain its safety standards. With a drainage area of 1.98 square miles and a surface area of 7 acres, this dam contributes to the local water supply while offering recreational opportunities. Managed by a private owner, Reid Dam is a vital infrastructure supporting the water needs of the surrounding community in California.
As part of the water infrastructure network in the area, Reid Dam provides a reliable source of water for irrigation and other essential purposes. With its strategic location and functional design, this dam contributes to the sustainable management of water resources in the region. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the significance of structures like Reid Dam is essential for ensuring the resilience and efficiency of water supply systems in the face of changing environmental conditions.
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 Reid -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Black C Nr Copperopolis Ca | 1 cfs | → |
| Cosumnes R A Michigan Bar Ca | 329 cfs | → |
| Big C Ab Whites Gulch Nr Groveland Ca | 1 cfs | → |
| Deer C Nr Cameron Park Ca | 8 cfs | → |
| Cherry C Bl Valley Dam Nr Hetch Hetchy Ca | 144 cfs | → |
| Lk Eleanor Div To Cherry Lake Nr Hetch Hetchy Ca | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Reid.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Calaveras Big Trees State Park
- Sly Guard Cabin
- Boards Crossing
- Wakalu Hep Yo (Wild River) Campground
- Indian Grinding Rock State Park
- Indian Grinding Rock Campground
Fishing spots
- Lake Tabeaud
- Salt Springs Reservoir
- New Hogan Lake
- Lower Bear River Reservoir
- Pardee Reservoir
- New Melones Lake
Paddle runs
- Mokelumne River
- North Fork Mokelumne River
- One Mile Downstream Of State Park Boundary In Sec 24, T5n, R15e To Mckay's Reservoir
- Below Mckay's Reservoir To Confluence With Middle Fork Stanislaus River
More reservoirs
Track Reid in the Snoflo app
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About Reid
Where does the data for Reid 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 Reid.