Sun Ridge Meadow dam
Sun Ridge Meadow
Sun Ridge Meadow is a privately owned earth dam located in El Dorado County, California, near the city of Wilton. Completed in 1990, this dam serves primarily for water supply purposes, with a storage capacity of 83 acre-feet and a low hazard potential. The dam stands at 18 feet in height and spans 1000 feet in length, impounding water from Tr Latrobe Creek.
Managed by the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) under the Safety of Dams program, Sun Ridge Meadow is subject to state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Despite its small size and low hazard potential, the dam is maintained in satisfactory condition, as assessed in September 2017. In the event of emergencies, such as a breach or flood, the dam may have an emergency action plan in place to mitigate risks and protect downstream communities.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Sun Ridge Meadow represents an essential piece of California's water infrastructure, contributing to local water supply and supporting recreational activities in the area. With its scenic location and regulated maintenance, this dam exemplifies the intersection of human engineering and environmental stewardship in managing water resources for the benefit of communities and ecosystems alike.
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 Sun Ridge Meadow -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Deer C Nr Cameron Park Ca | 8 cfs | → |
| Cosumnes R A Michigan Bar Ca | 243 cfs | → |
| American R A Fair Oaks Ca | 3,030 cfs | → |
| Dry C A Vernon St Bridge A Roseville Ca | 159 cfs | → |
| Arcade C Nr Del Paso Heights Ca | · | → |
| Laguna C Nr Elk Grove Ca | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Sun Ridge Meadow.
Boat launches
- Green Valley Road 661, El Dorado Hills
- Willow Creek Boat Ramp
- Lake Natoma Northern Boat Ramp
- Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail, Gold River
- Oaks Nature Trail El Dorado County
- Park Road, Granite Bay
Fishing spots
Track Sun Ridge Meadow 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 Sun Ridge Meadow
Where does the data for Sun Ridge Meadow 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 Sun Ridge Meadow.