Feliz North Lake dam
Feliz North Lake
Feliz North Lake in Hopland, California, is a privately owned dam that serves as a vital water supply for irrigation and other purposes in Mendocino County. This earth dam stands at 24 feet high with a hydraulic height of 16.3 feet, providing a storage capacity of 55 acre-feet. Despite being classified as having a significant hazard potential, the dam is in fair condition and has undergone inspections to ensure its safety.
Managed by the California Department of Water Resources, Feliz North Lake is regulated, permitted, and inspected by state agencies to meet safety standards. Located near an unnamed river or stream, this dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the area. With a designated emergency action plan and regular maintenance checks, the dam continues to support the local community with reliable water sources while mitigating potential risks associated with its operation.
As a key component of the water infrastructure in Mendocino County, Feliz North Lake serves as a reminder of the importance of sustainable water resource management in the face of changing climate conditions. With its strategic location and purposeful design, the dam stands as a testament to the ongoing efforts to ensure water security and resilience in the region. Climate enthusiasts and water resource professionals alike will appreciate the role that Feliz North Lake plays in sustaining the local ecosystem and supporting the community's water needs.
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 Feliz North Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Russian R Nr Hopland Ca | 88 cfs | → |
| Russian R Nr Cloverdale Ca | 112 cfs | → |
| Russian R Nr Talmage Ca | 81 cfs | → |
| Big Sulphur C Nr Cloverdale Ca | 27 cfs | → |
| Russian R Nr Ukiah Ca | 0 cfs | → |
| Ef Russian R Nr Ukiah Ca | 156 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Feliz North Lake.
Boat launches
- 3rd Street 20, Lakeport
- Fisherman's Trail Sonoma County
- Public Boat Ramp Spur Sonoma County
- Lake County
- Lucerne Harbor Park
- Island Drive Lake County
Campgrounds
- Buckhorn Campground
- Red Mountain Campground
- Sheldon Creek Campground
- Fountain Of Youth Camp
- Russian River Campground
- Cow Mountain Rec Area Dispersed
Fishing spots
- Lake Mendocino
- Lake Sonoma
- Clear Lake (Lake Cty)
- Buckeye Creek
- Lake Pillsbury
- Cameron's Fishing Hole Catch & Release
Paddle runs
- North Fork Cache Creek
- Garcia River
- Cache Creek
- Headwaters In Sec 28, T18n, R8w To One-Third Mile Beyond Snow Mt. Wilderness Boundary At Private Property Boundary Near Paradise Creek
- Deep Hole Creek
More reservoirs
Track Feliz North Lake 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 Feliz North Lake
Where does the data for Feliz North Lake 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 Feliz North Lake.