Silt Pond dam
Silt Pond
Silt Pond in Temescal Valley, California, is a private earth dam primarily used for tailings storage with a dam height of 25 feet and a length of 800 feet. The pond has a storage capacity of 5 acre-feet and is regulated by the Mine Safety and Health Administration. Despite its high hazard potential, the condition assessment of Silt Pond is currently listed as "Not Available," with no recent inspection data or emergency action plan in place.
Located in Riverside County, Silt Pond poses potential risks due to its high hazard potential and lack of updated emergency preparedness measures. The dam's structure and storage capacity make it essential for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor its condition closely. With no information provided on the last inspection date or condition assessment, there is a need for further evaluation and potentially the development of a comprehensive risk management plan to ensure the safety and integrity of Silt Pond.
As a critical part of the local water infrastructure, Silt Pond's role in managing tailings and water storage underscores the importance of regular inspections, maintenance, and emergency preparedness planning. With its proximity to Temescal Valley and the potential impact on surrounding areas in the event of a breach or failure, stakeholders must prioritize the safety and resilience of Silt Pond to mitigate risks and protect the environment and community from potential water resource and climate-related hazards.
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 Silt Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Temescal C A Corona Lk Nr Corona Ca | · | → |
| Temescal C Ab Main St A Corona Ca | 2 cfs | → |
| San Jacinto R Nr Elsinore Ca | 0 cfs | → |
| Santa Ana R Bl Prado Dam Ca | 114 cfs | → |
| San Jacinto R Nr Sun City Ca | · | → |
| Agua Chinon Wash Nr Irvine Ca | · | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Silt Pond.
Boat launches
- Vacation Drive 28736, Canyon Lake
- Goetz Road Riverside County
- Warren Road 37701, Temecula
- Eucalyptus Park Road, San Dimas
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
- Corona Lake
- Elsinore Lake
- Lake Elsinore
- Irvine Lake (Santiago Res)
- Prado Regional Park, El Lake
- Lake Evans
Paddle runs
- San Mateo Wilderness Boundary To Nf Boundary With Camp Pendleton
- Devil Canyon Tributary To San Mateo Creek
- Santa Margarita River
- Middle Fork - Commanche Campsite To Middle Fork Trailhead
- Laurel Gulch To Confluence With Mineo Canyon (Se 1/4, Sw 1/4, Sec 17, T2n, R8w)
More reservoirs
Track Silt Pond in the Snoflo app
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About Silt Pond
Where does the data for Silt Pond 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 Silt Pond.