Foss Creek North Area Reservoir Report

Nearby: Lytton Budge

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Located in Healdsburg, California, the Foss Creek North Area is a vital water resource infrastructure managed by the local government.


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Summary

This flood risk reduction dam, completed in 1998, stands at a height of 20 feet and has a storage capacity of 85 acre-feet. With a drainage area of 0.55 square miles, the dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding, making it a key component in the region's water resource management.

Managed by the Department of Water Resources and regulated by the Safety of Dams agency, the Foss Creek North Area dam is subject to regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam has been assessed as satisfactory in condition, providing reassurance to residents and stakeholders in the event of an emergency. The dam's Emergency Action Plan is regularly updated to meet guidelines, further enhancing its readiness to respond to any unforeseen events.

With its strategic location along the Foss Creek river, the Foss Creek North Area dam serves as a critical piece of infrastructure in safeguarding Healdsburg and the surrounding areas from potential flood risks. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the importance of well-maintained dams like this one becomes increasingly evident in ensuring the resilience of communities against natural disasters.

Year Completed

1998

Dam Length

1100

Dam Height

20

River Or Stream

Foss Creek

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

10

Hydraulic Height

15

Drainage Area

0.55

Nid Storage

85

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

20
       
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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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.