San Vicente Storage Pond 3 dam
San Vicente Storage Pond 3
San Vicente Storage Pond 3, located in Barona, California, is a crucial offstream water storage facility primarily used for irrigation and water supply purposes. Completed in 2002, this earth dam stands at a height of 24 feet and has a maximum storage capacity of 68.5 acre-feet. With a surface area of 4.9 acres and a drainage area of 0.01 square miles, this dam plays a significant role in ensuring water availability in the region.
Managed by a public utility, San Vicente Storage Pond 3 is regulated by the California Department of Water Resources and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safety and functionality. With a hazard potential rated as significant, the dam has been assessed as satisfactory in condition as of September 2017. Emergency preparedness measures are in place, although details such as inundation maps and risk assessment summaries are unavailable at this time.
Located in San Diego County, this storage pond is a vital component of the water infrastructure in the region. Its construction and maintenance are overseen by state regulatory agencies, highlighting its importance in ensuring water security for the surrounding communities. With a focus on water supply and irrigation, San Vicente Storage Pond 3 serves as a key asset in managing water resources in California.
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 San Vicente Storage Pond 3 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Maria C Nr Ramona Ca | · | → |
| Santa Ysabel C Nr Ramona Ca | 0 cfs | → |
| Guejito C Nr San Pasqual Ca | 0 cfs | → |
| Los Coches C Nr Lakeside Ca | 0 cfs | → |
| San Diego R A Mast Rd Nr Santee Ca | 7 cfs | → |
| Sweetwater R A Dehesa Ca | · | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near San Vicente Storage Pond 3.
Boat launches
- Sutherland Dam Road 21568-21722, Ramona
- Lake Miramar
- Lake Hodges Boat Launching Area
- Highway 76 26439, Santa Ysabel
- 2315-2351 Barrett Lake Rd, California
- Mission Bay Drive San Diego
Campgrounds
- Dos Picos
- Lake Jennings
- Santee Lakes Regional Park
- William Heise
- Lake Cuyamaca Park
- Camp Hual-Cu-Cuish (Closed)
Fishing spots
- San Vicente Reservoir
- El Capitan Reservoir
- Sutherland Reservoir
- Jennings Lake
- Wohlford Lake
- Cuyamaca Lake
Paddle runs
- Forest Boundary, Above Zoo Creek Below Spillway (S1/2, Sec 3, T11s, R2e) To La Jolla Indian Reservation Boundary (N1/2, Sec 31, T10s, R2e)
- Confluence Of Fry And Iron Spring Creeks (E1/2, Sec 3, T10s,R1e To Se1/4 Sec 16, T10s, R2e
- Crouch Ranch To Morena Reservoir
- Santa Margarita River
- Devil Canyon Tributary To San Mateo Creek
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About San Vicente Storage Pond 3
Where does the data for San Vicente Storage Pond 3 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 San Vicente Storage Pond 3.