Peters dam
Peters
Peters Dam, located in Asti, California, is a privately-owned structure primarily designed for flood risk reduction. Completed in 1940, this earth dam stands at a height of 32 feet and stretches 465 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 112 acre-feet. Situated on Benmore Creek, Peters Dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region, serving multiple purposes such as flood risk reduction, irrigation, and water supply.
Maintained by the California Department of Water Resources and regulated by the Safety of Dams division, Peters Dam has a low hazard potential and is deemed to be in satisfactory condition as of the last assessment in 2017. With a drainage area of 0.29 square miles, the dam ensures the protection of surrounding communities from potential flooding events. Despite its modest size, Peters Dam plays a vital role in the water management infrastructure of Lake County, California.
As a key piece of the local water supply and flood control system, Peters Dam is crucial for ensuring the safety and security of the residents in the area. With its low hazard potential and satisfactory condition, the dam stands as a testament to effective water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region. As climate change continues to impact water resources, structures like Peters Dam will play an increasingly important role in safeguarding communities and ecosystems against the challenges of a changing climate.
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 Peters -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Russian R Nr Hopland Ca | 99 cfs | → |
| Russian R Nr Cloverdale Ca | 154 cfs | → |
| Kelsey C Nr Kelseyville Ca | 15 cfs | → |
| Russian R Nr Talmage Ca | 95 cfs | → |
| Big Sulphur C Nr Cloverdale Ca | 47 cfs | → |
| Ef Russian R Nr Ukiah Ca | 156 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Peters.
⚓ Boat launches
- 3rd Street 20, Lakeport
- Lake County
- Lucerne Harbor Park
- Fisherman's Trail Sonoma County
- Island Drive Lake County
- Public Boat Ramp Spur Sonoma County
⛺ Campgrounds
- Buckhorn Campground
- Sheldon Creek Campground
- Fountain Of Youth Camp
- Red Mountain Campground
- Goat Rock Primitive Campground
- Cow Mountain Rec Area Dispersed
🎣 Fishing spots
- Clear Lake (Lake Cty)
- Lake Mendocino
- Lake Sonoma
- Lake Pillsbury
- Buckeye Creek
- Cameron's Fishing Hole Catch & Release
Track Peters 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 Peters
Where does the data for Peters 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 Peters.