Householder dam
Householder
Householder, also known as Long Branch, is a federal-owned dam located in Modoc, California. Constructed in 1970 by the USDA Forest Service, this earth dam stands at a height of 12 feet and spans a length of 450 feet. With a primary purpose of providing fire protection, stock, and serving as a small fish pond, Householder has a storage capacity of 129 acre-feet and is situated within a drainage area of 3.4 square miles.
Despite its low hazard potential, Householder has not been rated for its condition assessment. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled with a width of 20 feet, and its outlet gates also remain uncontrolled. The last inspection of the dam took place in August 2010, with an inspection frequency of every 10 years. With a moderate risk assessment rating, Householder is monitored by the Forest Service for any necessary risk management measures to ensure the safety of the surrounding area.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Householder to be an intriguing structure, providing essential services for fire protection and water storage within the Modoc County region. The dam's history, design features, and regulatory oversight by the Forest Service make it a significant asset in the local water infrastructure. As efforts continue to assess and manage potential risks associated with the dam, Householder remains a key component in the conservation and utilization of water resources in California.
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 Householder -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Pit R Nr Canby Ca | 2 cfs | → |
| Sf Pit R Nr Likely Ca | 119 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Householder.
Boat launches
- Green Springs Boating Site
- Goose Lake State Park
- Dog Lake Campground
- Drews Reservoir
- Logan Slough Boating Site
- Lily Lake Boating Site
Campgrounds
- Jane's Reservoir Campground
- Janes Reservoir
- Lassen Creek Campground
- Goose Lake State Park
- Lassen Creek
- Dog Lake Campground/Day Use Boat Ramp Area
Paddle runs
- Wilcox Spring To Clear Lake National Wildlife Refuge Boundary
- Sally's Camp To Confluence With Willow Creek
- Deep Creek
- Headwaters To Sw1/4 Of Sec 29, T40s, R22e
- Twelvemile Creek
More reservoirs
Track Householder in the Snoflo app
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About Householder
Where does the data for Householder 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 Householder.