Lake County Sanitation District dam
Lake County Sanitation District
Lake County Sanitation District, located in Clearlake Highlands, California, is a vital water resource infrastructure managed by the local government. The dam, completed in 1972, serves multiple purposes including flood risk reduction, irrigation, and water supply for the surrounding area. With a dam height of 40 feet and a storage capacity of 530 acre-feet, the facility plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.
The dam on Tr Burns Val Creek is regulated and inspected by the California Department of Water Resources, Safety of Dams division, ensuring its safe operation and maintenance. Despite being classified as a high hazard potential structure, the dam's condition assessment in 2017 reported it as satisfactory. The facility also has an emergency action plan in place, with the last revision in 2020, to address any potential risks and ensure quick response in case of emergencies.
With its strategic location and importance for water supply, Lake County Sanitation District is a key player in the region's water management infrastructure. The facility's efficient operation and maintenance, along with regulatory oversight, contribute to safeguarding the local community from flood risks and ensuring a reliable water supply for various uses.
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 Lake County Sanitation District -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cache C Nr Lower Lake Ca | 435 cfs | → |
| Nf Cache C Nr Clearlake Oaks Ca | 233 cfs | → |
| Kelsey C Nr Kelseyville Ca | 11 cfs | → |
| Nf Cache C A Hough Spring Nr Clearlake Oaks Ca | 31 cfs | → |
| Putah C Nr Guenoc Ca | 30 cfs | → |
| Bear C Ab Holsten Chimney Cyn Nr Rumsey Ca | 20 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake County Sanitation District.
Boat launches
- Ball Park Avenue 14775, Clearlake
- Island Drive Lake County
- Lake County
- Walker Ridge Road Lake County
- Lucerne Harbor Park
- 3rd Street 20, Lakeport
Campgrounds
- Blue Oaks
- Blue Oak Camp
- Big Pines Camp Ground
- Lower Bayview Campground
- Upper Bayview Campground
- Kelsey Creek Campground
Fishing spots
Track Lake County Sanitation District 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 Lake County Sanitation District
Where does the data for Lake County Sanitation District 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 Lake County Sanitation District.