Eastlake dam
Eastlake
Eastlake is a privately owned dam located in Bonita, California, specifically in San Diego County. Built in 1986, this earth dam stands at a height of 35 feet and has a capacity of 77 acre-feet, primarily serving as a water supply source for the area. The dam also offers recreational opportunities and is situated on Proctor Val Can stream, contributing to the local ecosystem.
Managed by the California Department of Water Resources and regulated by the Safety of Dams agency, Eastlake is subject to regular inspections to ensure its safety and functionality. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam has been assessed as satisfactory in condition, with the latest inspection conducted in March 2021. With a history of compliance and maintenance, Eastlake serves as a vital water infrastructure component for the region, providing both essential resources and recreational enjoyment for the community.
As a key feature in the water resource landscape of Southern California, Eastlake plays a crucial role in water supply management and recreational activities. With its strategic location along Proctor Val Can stream and its high hazard potential, the dam requires vigilant oversight and adherence to regulatory standards. Through ongoing inspections and maintenance efforts, Eastlake continues to fulfill its primary purpose of water supply while also offering a source of leisure and enjoyment for residents and visitors in the 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 Eastlake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Jamul C Nr Jamul Ca | 9 cfs | → |
| Sweetwater R A Dehesa Ca | · | → |
| Los Coches C Nr Lakeside Ca | 0 cfs | → |
| San Diego R A Mast Rd Nr Santee Ca | 7 cfs | → |
| San Diego R A Fashion Valley At San Diego Ca | 9 cfs | → |
| Los Penasquitos C Nr Poway Ca | 3 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Eastlake.
Boat launches
- Glorietta Bay Marina A California Yacht Marina
- Mission Bay Drive San Diego
- Shore Drive San Diego
- Public Boat Launching Facility
- 2315-2351 Barrett Lake Rd, California
Campgrounds
- Sweetwater Summit
- Tt Pio Pico Rv Resort
- Silver Strand State Beach Dispersed
- Kumeyaay Lake Campground - Mission Trails Park
- Fiddlers Cove Rv Military - Coronado Nb
- Admiral Baker Military - San Diego Ns
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Cañon La Presa (Valle Las Palma To Presa Rodriguez)
- Crouch Ranch To Morena Reservoir
- Forest Boundary, Above Zoo Creek Below Spillway (S1/2, Sec 3, T11s, R2e) To La Jolla Indian Reservation Boundary (N1/2, Sec 31, T10s, R2e)
- Confluence Of Fry And Iron Spring Creeks (E1/2, Sec 3, T10s,R1e To Se1/4 Sec 16, T10s, R2e
More reservoirs
Track Eastlake in the Snoflo app
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About Eastlake
Where does the data for Eastlake 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 Eastlake.