Mast dam
Mast
Mast is a privately owned dam located in Laytonville, California, along the Tr Cahto Creek. Built in 1963, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 85 feet and has a storage capacity of 380 acre-feet, primarily used for irrigation and water supply purposes. The dam has a significant hazard potential but is currently in satisfactory condition, as assessed in September 2017.
Managed by the California Department of Water Resources and regulated by the Safety of Dams agency, Mast undergoes regular inspections and enforcement to ensure its structural integrity. The dam spans 580 feet in length and covers a surface area of 14 acres, serving as a vital water resource within Mendocino County. In the event of an emergency, the dam's Emergency Action Plan (EAP) status and risk assessment measures are currently not specified, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and preparedness.
With Congressman Jared Huffman representing the area, Mast plays a crucial role in water management and supply for the region. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the intricacies of such infrastructure is key to ensuring the sustainability and safety of our water systems. As we continue to navigate challenges such as climate change, monitoring and maintaining dams like Mast will be essential in safeguarding our water resources for future generations.
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 Mast -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Elder C Nr Branscomb Ca | 4 cfs | → |
| Mf Eel R Nr Dos Rios Ca | 212 cfs | → |
| Willits C Ab Lk Emily Nr Willits Ca | 0 cfs | → |
| Sf Eel R A Leggett Ca | 87 cfs | → |
| Outlet C Nr Willits Ca | 4 cfs | → |
| Noyo R Nr Fort Bragg Ca | 28 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mast.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Sleepy Hollow Rv Park
- Westport Beach Rv Park And Campground
- Creekside Cabins
- Abandened Camp Site
- Volcano Campground
- Camp 6
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
More reservoirs
Track Mast 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 Mast
Where does the data for Mast 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 Significant 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 Mast.