Pond K dam
Pond K
Pond K is a private earth dam located in Ione, California, completed in 2006 for the primary purpose of storing tailings. The dam stands at a height of 22 feet with a hydraulic height of 18 feet, spanning a length of 1250 feet and providing a storage capacity of 1056 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, Pond K is subject to state regulation by the Department of Water Resources and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and compliance with safety standards.
Situated in Amador County, Pond K covers a surface area of 69 acres with a drainage area of 0.34 square miles. The dam is equipped with outlet gates for controlled water release, although specific details about spillway type and maximum discharge are not provided in the data. With its satisfactory condition assessment as of September 2017 and a low risk assessment, Pond K serves as a vital component of water resource management in the region, contributing to flood control and water storage for various purposes.
Managed by a private owner, Pond K serves as a crucial infrastructure for water management in the area, aligning with state regulations and inspection requirements to ensure public safety and environmental protection. With its completion in 2006 and ongoing monitoring efforts, Pond K exemplifies the intersection of engineering excellence and environmental stewardship in balancing water resource needs with climate resilience in California's diverse landscape.
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.
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pond K.
Boat launches
- Willow Creek Boat Ramp
- Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail, Gold River
- Pennsylvania Avenue 3885, Fair Oaks
- Lake Natoma Northern Boat Ramp
- Harrington Way 950, Carmichael
- Rossmoor Drive Rancho Cordova
Campgrounds
- Rancho Seco Rec Area
- Acorn - New Hogan Lake
- Oak Knoll - New Hogan Lake
- Acorn Campground
- Gold Strike Village Campers
- Indian Grinding Rock Campground
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
More reservoirs
Track Pond K in the Snoflo app
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About Pond K
Where does the data for Pond K 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 Pond K.