Leland Meadows dam
Leland Meadows
Leland Meadows, located in the picturesque surroundings of Tuolumne, California, is a vital water resource managed by the state's Department of Water Resources, with a primary purpose of supplying water to the region. The dam, completed in 1978, stands at a height of 17 feet and has a storage capacity of 79 acre-feet, ensuring a reliable water supply for both recreational activities and local communities in the area.
Despite its modest size, Leland Meadows plays a crucial role in water management, particularly during times of drought or increased demand. The dam's low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment underscore its importance in maintaining water security for the surrounding area. As a state-regulated and inspected structure, Leland Meadows stands as a reliable and safe water source, contributing to the overall resilience of the region's water infrastructure.
With a focus on water supply and a commitment to meeting state regulations and inspections, Leland Meadows serves as a shining example of responsible water resource management. The dam's location near the scenic Leland Creek adds to its appeal for water resource and climate enthusiasts, highlighting the intersection of environmental stewardship and sustainable water usage 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 Leland Meadows -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Lk Eleanor Div To Cherry Lake Nr Hetch Hetchy Ca | 1 cfs | → |
| Cherry C Bl Valley Dam Nr Hetch Hetchy Ca | 6 cfs | → |
| Eleanor C Nr Hetch Hetchy Ca | 28 cfs | → |
| Tuolumne R Nr Hetch Hetchy Ca | 772 cfs | → |
| Cherry C Nr Early Intake Ca | 34 cfs | → |
| Cherry C Bl Dion R Holm Ph | 791 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Leland Meadows.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Herring Reservoir Campground
- Herring Creek Reservoir Campground
- Herring Reservoir
- Herring Creek Campground
- Herring Creek
- Pinecrest Campground
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- One-Tenth Mile Upstream Of Crabtree Trailhead To 0.15 Mile Downstream Of Road 4n26b
- Bell Creek Headwaters To One-Tenth Mile Upstream Of Crabtree Trailhead
- 0.15 Mile Downstream From Road 4n26b To Confluence With Lilly Creek
- Lilly Creek (Source At Chewing Gum Lake And Y Meadow Lake) To One-Tenth Mile Downstream Of Coffin Hollow
- State Highway 108 To Donnell Reservoir
- One-Tenth Mile Downstream Of Coffin Hollow To Confluence With Bell Creek And Clavey River
Track Leland Meadows 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 Leland Meadows
Where does the data for Leland Meadows 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 Leland Meadows.