El Centro Water Purification Plant dam
El Centro Water Purification Plant
Located in Heber, California, the El Centro Water Purification Plant stands as a testament to the state's commitment to water supply and sustainability. Completed in 1956, this Earth dam structure serves the crucial purpose of water supply, with a storage capacity of 185 acre-feet. The dam measures a height of 13 feet and a length of 3430 feet, making it a significant player in the water management infrastructure of Imperial County.
Despite its age, the El Centro Water Purification Plant has been well-maintained, with regular inspections and a fair condition assessment as of September 2017. The dam is regulated by the California Department of Water Resources and falls under the safety jurisdiction of the Safety of Dams program. With a high hazard potential, the plant is prepared for emergencies, although details on the Emergency Action Plan are not specified in the data.
With a focus on offstream water sources, the El Centro Water Purification Plant symbolizes California's proactive approach to water resource management. Its strategic location and design reflect a long-standing commitment to ensuring water security for the residents of Imperial County. As climate change continues to impact water availability, structures like the El Centro Water Purification Plant play a crucial role in safeguarding the region's 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around El Centro Water Purification Plant -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| New R At International Boundary At Calexico Ca | · | → |
| New R Nr Westmorland Ca | 413 cfs | → |
| Alamo R Nr Niland Ca | 828 cfs | → |
| All-American Canal Below Drop 2 Reservoir Outlet | 4,780 cfs | → |
| Brock Reservoir Outlet Near Calexico | · | → |
| Brock Reservoir Inlet Near Calexico | 263 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near El Centro Water Purification Plant.
Track El Centro Water Purification Plant in the Snoflo app
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About El Centro Water Purification Plant
Where does the data for El Centro Water Purification Plant 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.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of El Centro Water Purification Plant.