Rubber Dam 3 dam
Rubber Dam 3
Rubber Dam 3, located in Fremont, California, is a local government-owned structure designed for flood risk reduction along the Alameda Creek. Completed in 1990, this rubber dam stands at a height of 17 feet with a hydraulic height of 13.2 feet, helping to manage water levels and reduce the risk of flooding in the area. With a storage capacity of 154 acre-feet, it serves multiple purposes including flood risk reduction, tailings management, and water supply for the community.
Maintained and regulated by the California Department of Water Resources, Rubber Dam 3 has been deemed to have a significant hazard potential, although its condition assessment in 2017 was reported as satisfactory. The dam spans 375 feet in length and covers a surface area of 24 acres, contributing to the overall flood protection efforts in the region. Regular inspections are conducted, with the last inspection carried out in February 2021, ensuring the structure's operational reliability and safety measures are up to standard.
As a critical piece of infrastructure in managing water resources and climate-related risks, Rubber Dam 3 plays a vital role in safeguarding the local community from potential flooding events. With its strategic location along the Alameda Creek and effective flood risk reduction capabilities, this dam serves as an important asset in ensuring water security and resilience 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 Rubber Dam 3 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Alameda C Nr Niles Ca | 16 cfs | → |
| Alameda C Nr Fremont Ca | 34 cfs | → |
| Dry C A Union City Ca | · | → |
| Alameda C Flood Channel A Union City Ca | 40 cfs | → |
| Arroyo De La Laguna A Verona Ca | 13 cfs | → |
| San Antonio C Nr Sunol Ca | · | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Rubber Dam 3.
⚓ Boat launches
- Lake Elizabeth Boat Ramp
- Chelsea Drive 5094, Newark
- Santa Clara County
- San Francisco Bay Trail East Palo Alto
- Palo Alto Boat Launch
- Whidbey Lane Redwood City
⛺ Campgrounds
More campgrounds →🎣 Fishing spots
More fishing →🛶 Paddle runs
- Gold Creek To Three Pools (Opal Creek Run)
- Headwaters To Mouth
- Headwaters To Ends One Quarter Mile South Of Bear Valley Road Bridge Segment 1: Ends 1/4 Mile South Of Bear Valley Road Bridge Segment 2: Caltrans Corporation Yard At Point Reyes Staton.
- Olema Ranch Campground To Caltrans Corporation Yard At Point Reyes Station
🛡 More reservoirs
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About Rubber Dam 3
Where does the data for Rubber Dam 3 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 Rubber Dam 3.