Camp Far West Diversion dam
Camp Far West Diversion
Camp Far West Diversion is a vital infrastructure located in Yuba, California, along the Bear River. Completed in 1977, this gravity dam stands at a height of 32 feet and serves multiple purposes, including flood risk reduction and irrigation. With a storage capacity of 425 acre-feet and a surface area of 38 acres, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.
Owned and regulated by public utility authorities, Camp Far West Diversion is subject to regular inspections and enforcement to ensure its safety and functionality. With a low hazard potential and a satisfactory condition assessment, the dam provides essential flood protection while maintaining environmental integrity. The dam's location in Sheridan, California, under the jurisdiction of the Department of Water Resources and Safety of Dams, highlights its importance in water management and climate resilience efforts in the state.
As a key piece of infrastructure in the San Francisco District, Camp Far West Diversion's impact extends beyond flood risk reduction to supporting irrigation and water supply needs in the region. With its strategic location along the Bear River and efficient design, the dam exemplifies the intersection of water resource management and climate adaptation, making it a significant asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts 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 Camp Far West Diversion -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bear R Nr Wheatland Ca | 248 cfs | → |
| Deer C Nr Smartville Ca | 55 cfs | → |
| Yuba R Nr Marysville Ca | 1,740 cfs | → |
| Nf American R A North Fork Dam Ca | 732 cfs | → |
| Dry C A Vernon St Bridge A Roseville Ca | 159 cfs | → |
| Sacramento R A Verona Ca | 8,700 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Camp Far West Diversion.
Boat launches
- Levee Road Yuba County
- Garden Highway 5020, Yuba City
- Second Street 209, Yuba City
- Yuba County
- Rattlesnake Road Placer County
- Oak Hill Road 7935, Pilot Hill
Campgrounds
- Beale Afb Military
- Nevada County Fairgrounds
- Bear River County Park
- Placer County Fair Rv
- Collins Lake Rv Park & Campground
- Rucky A Chucky - Auburn State Rec Area
Fishing spots
- Camp Far West Reservoir
- Lake Of The Pines
- Pg&E Rock Creek Lake Fishing Access
- Englebright Lake
- Lake Combie
- Lake Clementine
Track Camp Far West Diversion 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 Camp Far West Diversion
Where does the data for Camp Far West Diversion 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 Camp Far West Diversion.