Tahquitz Creek Debris dam
Tahquitz Creek Debris
Tahquitz Creek Debris is a vital structure located in Agua Caliente Reservation, Riverside, California, designed and managed by the local government to control debris in Tahquitz Creek. Completed in 1991, this earth dam stands at a height of 32 feet with a structural height of 20 feet and a length of 1697 feet. With a maximum storage capacity of 75 acre-feet, it plays a crucial role in maintaining the safety and integrity of the surrounding area.
Managed by the Department of Water Resources and Safety of Dams, Tahquitz Creek Debris is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state of California to ensure its functionality and safety. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam is currently assessed as satisfactory and meets the necessary guidelines. With a history of regular inspections and a well-maintained condition, Tahquitz Creek Debris stands as a reliable structure for debris control in the region.
As a significant part of the local water resource infrastructure, Tahquitz Creek Debris serves the community by protecting against potential hazards and ensuring the proper management of debris in the creek. With its strategic location and purposeful design, this dam is an essential component in the overall water resource and climate management efforts in the area, highlighting the importance of effective debris control measures for environmental sustainability and public safety.
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 Tahquitz Creek Debris -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tahquitz C Nr Palm Springs Ca | 0 cfs | → |
| Andreas C Nr Palm Springs Ca | 1 cfs | → |
| Chino Cyn C Bl Tramway Nr Palm Springs Ca | · | → |
| Murray Cyn C Nr Palm Springs Ca | · | → |
| Palm Cyn Wash Nr Cathedral City Ca | · | → |
| Palm Cyn C Nr Palm Springs Ca | · | → |
About Tahquitz Creek Debris
Where does the data for Tahquitz Creek Debris 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 below 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.
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.