Crafton Hills dam
Crafton Hills
Crafton Hills is a state-owned dam located in Yucaipa, California, with a primary purpose of water supply. Built in 2001, this earth-type dam stands at 95 feet tall and has a storage capacity of 130 acre-feet. Situated on the Trib Yucaipa Creek, the dam plays a crucial role in providing water to the surrounding area, serving as a vital resource for both residents and wildlife.
Managed by the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) and regulated by the Safety of Dams agency, Crafton Hills is subject to regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam's condition was assessed as satisfactory during the last inspection in 2017. With a drainage area of 0.03 square miles, the dam serves as a key component in managing water resources in the region, highlighting its importance in water conservation efforts and climate resilience.
Crafton Hills Dam serves as a critical infrastructure for water management in San Bernardino County, California. With a focus on safety and regulatory compliance, the dam plays a key role in ensuring water supply reliability for the local community. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the strategic location and design of Crafton Hills Dam make it a valuable asset for sustainable water management practices in the region.
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 Crafton Hills -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sar Supp Gage Nr Mentone Ca | 30 cfs | → |
| Santa Ana R Nr Mentone (River Only) Ca | 23 cfs | → |
| Plunge C Nr East Highlands Ca | 2 cfs | → |
| City C Nr Highland Ca | 3 cfs | → |
| Sand Canyon C Nr Highland Ca | 1 cfs | → |
| San Timoteo C Nr Loma Linda Ca | 2 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Crafton Hills.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Yucaipa Regional Park
- Mountain Home Flat
- Cherry Valley Lakes
- Columbine Springs
- Limber Pine Bench
- Bogart Park
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Filaree Flat To Confluence With Bear Creek
- Big Meadows To Filaree Flat
- Big Bear Dam To Private Land In Sec 19, T1n, R1w
- Below Deep Creek Lake To Below 2w01 Crossing
- Bluff Lake To Confluence With Bear Creek
- South Fork Meadows To San Gorgonia Wilderness Boundary
More reservoirs
Track Crafton Hills in the Snoflo app
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About Crafton Hills
Where does the data for Crafton Hills 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 Crafton Hills.