Auburn Lake Trails dam
Auburn Lake Trails
Auburn Lake Trails, located in El Dorado County, California, is a privately owned earth dam constructed in 1978 for the primary purpose of water supply. With a height of 41 feet and a hydraulic height of 37 feet, this dam on Maine Bar Canyon boasts a storage capacity of 68 acre-feet and serves as a key resource in the region. It covers a surface area of 6 acres and has a drainage area of 0.16 square miles, making it a significant water management structure in the area.
Managed by the California Department of Water Resources (DWR), Safety of Dams division, Auburn Lake Trails Dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state, ensuring its safe operation and maintenance. The dam has been assessed as being in satisfactory condition, with a significant hazard potential, prompting a high level of vigilance and preparedness. Despite its utilitarian function, the dam also offers recreational opportunities to the community, further highlighting its value beyond water supply.
With a notable history and strategic location in Folsom, California, Auburn Lake Trails Dam stands as a vital piece of infrastructure for ensuring water supply reliability and public safety in the region. Its design and construction reflect a commitment to meeting the needs of both water resource management and recreational enjoyment, underscoring the importance of responsible stewardship in the face of changing climate conditions. As a key player in the state's water management landscape, this dam serves as a testament to the intersection of water resource management and climate resilience.
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 Auburn Lake Trails -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Nf American R A North Fork Dam Ca | 587 cfs | → |
| Pilot C Bl Mutton Canyon Nr Georgetown Ca | 2 cfs | → |
| Pilot C Ab Stumpy Meadows Res Ca | 3 cfs | → |
| Deer C Nr Cameron Park Ca | 8 cfs | → |
| Dry C A Vernon St Bridge A Roseville Ca | 159 cfs | → |
| American R A Fair Oaks Ca | 3,300 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Auburn Lake Trails.
Boat launches
- River Trail El Dorado County
- Rattlesnake Road Placer County
- Oxbow Raft Put-In Site
- Rock Creek Road El Dorado County
- Oak Hill Road 7935, Pilot Hill
- Oaks Nature Trail El Dorado County
Campgrounds
- Rucky A Chucky - Auburn State Rec Area
- Georgetown Airport Campground
- Mother Lode River Center
- Dru Barner
- Dru Barner Campground
- Peninsula - Folsom Lake State Rec Area
Fishing spots
- Lake Clementine
- Pg&E Rock Creek Lake Fishing Access
- Lake Combie
- Lake Of The Pines
- Folsom Lake
- Lake Rollins
Paddle runs
- Greenwood To Mammoth Bar
- The Gorge
- Coloma To Greenwood - (C To G)
- Yankee Jim Road To Ponderosa Way (Shirttail)
- Tunnel Run (Ralston Powerhouse To Greenwood)
- Chamberlain Falls (Iowa Hill To Yankee Jim)
More reservoirs
Track Auburn Lake Trails 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 Auburn Lake Trails
Where does the data for Auburn Lake Trails 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 Significant 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 Auburn Lake Trails.