Eagle Canyon Debris Basin dam
Eagle Canyon Debris Basin
Eagle Canyon Debris Basin, located in Riverside, California, is a crucial infrastructure owned and regulated by the local government to manage debris control and reduce flood risks along the Eagle Canyon stream. Completed in 2015, this earth-type dam stands 55 feet high and spans 370 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 222 acre-feet. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam is deemed to be in satisfactory condition as of its last assessment in 2017, with regular inspections ensuring its structural integrity.
Managed by the California Department of Water Resources (DWR), the Eagle Canyon Debris Basin plays a vital role in protecting the surrounding area from potential debris flow and flooding events. The dam's primary purpose is to control debris accumulation and mitigate the risk of floods, safeguarding nearby communities and infrastructure. With a well-maintained emergency action plan, the dam is equipped to respond effectively in case of a crisis, reflecting a proactive approach to risk management and public safety.
Congressional District 36 in California, represented by Raul Ruiz, oversees the regulatory aspects of Eagle Canyon Debris Basin, emphasizing the collaboration between federal, state, and local agencies in ensuring the dam's operational reliability and safety. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the design, purpose, and condition of critical infrastructure like Eagle Canyon Debris Basin is essential in appreciating the interconnected efforts to protect communities and the environment from natural disasters and water-related risks.
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 Eagle Canyon Debris Basin -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Palm Cyn Wash Nr Cathedral City Ca | 0 cfs | → |
| Whitewater R A Rancho Mirage Ca | · | → |
| Palm Cyn C Nr Palm Springs Ca | · | → |
| Murray Cyn C Nr Palm Springs Ca | · | → |
| Andreas C Nr Palm Springs Ca | 1 cfs | → |
| Tahquitz C Nr Palm Springs Ca | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Eagle Canyon Debris Basin.
Fishing spots
- Foster Lake
- Lake Hemet
- Lake Hemet Day Use Area
- Fuller Mill Creek
- Strawberry Creek
- Lake Fulmor Day Use Area
Track Eagle Canyon Debris 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 Eagle Canyon Debris Basin
Where does the data for Eagle Canyon Debris 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 High 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 Eagle Canyon Debris Basin.