Emergency Storage Basin dam
Emergency Storage Basin
The Emergency Storage Basin is a vital water resource infrastructure located in Sacramento, California, designed for flood risk reduction and water supply purposes. Constructed in 1977 with an earth dam type, the basin has a height of 20 feet and a storage capacity of 1362.2 acre-feet. With a drainage area of 0.11 square miles and a surface area of 88 acres, the basin plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.
Owned and regulated by the local government, the Emergency Storage Basin is inspected regularly to ensure its structural integrity and operational efficiency. Despite its low hazard potential, the basin is maintained in satisfactory condition, with the last assessment conducted in September 2017. The basin's emergency action plan and risk management measures are continuously reviewed and updated to meet safety guidelines, highlighting its importance in safeguarding the local community from potential water-related emergencies.
With its strategic location and role in water supply management, the Emergency Storage Basin serves as a key asset in the region's infrastructure network. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the basin's significance in flood risk reduction and water supply resilience is underscored, making it a critical component in the region's efforts to adapt to changing environmental conditions and ensure sustainable water management for the future.
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 Emergency Storage Basin -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sacramento R A Freeport Ca | 5,550 cfs | → |
| Morrison C Nr Sacramento Ca | 11 cfs | → |
| Laguna C Nr Elk Grove Ca | 1 cfs | → |
| Sacramento R Deep Water Ship Channel Nr Freeport | 4,930 cfs | → |
| Sutter Slough A Courtland Ca | 3,600 cfs | → |
| Toe Drain A Liberty Island Nr Courtland Ca | 602 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Emergency Storage Basin.
Boat launches
- Pocket Road 7656, Sacramento
- Watt Avenue, Sacramento
- County Road 136 179-199, West Sacramento
- Natomas Park Drive, Sacramento
- Harrington Way 950, Carmichael
- Rossmoor Drive Rancho Cordova
Campgrounds
- Cal Expo Rv Park
- Rancho Seco Rec Area
- Yolo County Fair Rv
- Westgate Landing Regional Park
- Placer County Fair Rv
- Bp35
Fishing spots
Track Emergency Storage Basin 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 Emergency Storage Basin
Where does the data for Emergency Storage Basin 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 Emergency Storage Basin.