Friant Millerton Road Embankment A dam
Friant Millerton Road Embankment A
The Friant Millerton Road Embankment A is a key infrastructure project designed for flood risk reduction along the San Joaquin River in Fresno, California. Completed in 1941, this earth dam stands at a height of 13 feet and spans 350 feet in length, with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction and irrigation. Managed by the Bureau of Reclamation, the dam has a storage capacity of 555,500 acre-feet and serves as a vital component of water resource management in the region.
With a high hazard potential and a risk assessment rating of 2, the Friant Millerton Road Embankment A is closely monitored by the Bureau of Reclamation to ensure its structural integrity and safety. While the condition assessment is currently not available, regular inspections are conducted to mitigate any potential risks or issues. Emergency action plans are in place, although the last review was in 2017, reflecting the importance of proactive measures in safeguarding the surrounding communities and water resources.
The presence of the Friant Millerton Road Embankment A highlights the critical role of infrastructure in managing water resources and climate-related risks. As climate change continues to impact the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, the maintenance and enhancement of such structures are essential for ensuring the resilience of communities and ecosystems in the face of evolving environmental challenges.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Friant Millerton Road Embankment A -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| San Joaquin R Bl Friant Ca | 476 cfs | → |
| Nf Willow C Nr Sugar Pine Ca | 416 cfs | → |
| Big C Div Nr Fish Camp Ca | 0 cfs | → |
| San Joaquin R Nr Mendota Ca | 149 cfs | → |
| Merced R A Pohono Bridge Nr Yosemite Ca | 967 cfs | → |
| Merced R A Happy Isles Bridge Nr Yosemite Ca | 649 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Friant Millerton Road Embankment A.
Boat launches
- San Joaquin River Trail, Friant
- Madera County
- Redinger Boating Site
- North Piedra Road 3140, Sanger
- Sunnyslope Road 30796, Sanger
- Road 29 Madera County
Campgrounds
- Dumma Strand Loop Camp Ground (73-84)
- Millerton Lake State Rec Area
- Pg&E Campground
- Smalley Cove
- Hidden View
- Hidden View Campground
Fishing spots
- Millerton Lake
- Hensley Lake
- Manzanita Lake
- Avocado Lake
- Kings River, Below Pine Flat Reservoir
- H V Eastman Lake
Paddle runs
- Confluence With North Fork San Joaquin River To Hells Half Acre
- Blarney Meadows To South End Of Florence Lake
- Hot Springs Area To West End Of Blarney River
- Cora Creek To Confluence With San Joaquin River
- Rainbow Falls To Confluence With North Fork San Joaquin River
- Northwest Boundary Of Nf/Kings Canyon Np To Hot Springs Area
Track Friant Millerton Road Embankment A in the Snoflo app
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About Friant Millerton Road Embankment A
Where does the data for Friant Millerton Road Embankment 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 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 Friant Millerton Road Embankment A.