Detention Pond A dam
Detention Pond A
Detention Pond A in Dixon, California, is a vital infrastructure owned by the local government to mitigate flood risks in the area. Completed in 1989, this earth-type dam stands at a height of 15.2 meters and has a storage capacity of 737 acre-feet. It covers a surface area of 87 acres and serves purposes such as flood risk reduction and irrigation in the region. Located offstream, this pond plays a crucial role in managing water flow and protecting the surrounding areas from potential inundation.
Managed by the Department of Water Resources (DWR) for the safety of dams, Detention Pond A is subject to state regulations, inspections, and enforcement to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. The dam has a significant hazard potential but has been assessed as satisfactory in condition, with the last assessment conducted in September 2017. With a regular inspection frequency of one year, the pond is monitored closely for any maintenance needs or potential risks, with emergency action preparedness and risk management measures in place to address any unforeseen events.
The location of Detention Pond A in Solano County, California, highlights its importance in the flood control infrastructure of the region. With a designated purpose of flood risk reduction, this dam serves as a crucial component in the overall water resource management strategy of the area. As climate change continues to impact precipitation patterns and water levels, the maintenance and upkeep of structures like Detention Pond A become increasingly critical in safeguarding communities and ecosystems from the threats of flooding and water crises.
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 Detention Pond A -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Shag Slough A Liberty Island Nr Courtland Ca | 3,500 cfs | → |
| Toe Drain A Liberty Island Nr Courtland Ca | 602 cfs | → |
| Sacramento R Deep Water Ship Channel Nr Freeport | 4,930 cfs | → |
| Miner Slough A Hwy 84 Bridge | 1,790 cfs | → |
| Sacramento R Deep Water Ship Channel Nr Rio Vista | 9,620 cfs | → |
| Putah C Nr Winters Ca | 548 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Detention Pond A.
Boat launches
- Pocket Road 7656, Sacramento
- Belden's Landing Boat Launch
- Old River Road 19091, West Sacramento
- County Road 136 179-199, West Sacramento
- Natomas Park Drive, Sacramento
- Knoxville Road 1601, Napa County
Campgrounds
- Lake Solano County Park
- Travis Afb Military
- Yolo County Fair Rv
- Sandy Beach County Park
- Steele Canyon Camp Site
- Lupine Shores - Lake Berryessa - Usbr
Track Detention Pond A in the Snoflo app
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About Detention Pond A
Where does the data for Detention Pond A 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 Detention Pond A.