Lakeview dam
Lakeview
Lakeview, a local government-owned dam in Riverside, California, serves a critical purpose of flood risk reduction along the Tr San Jacinto Riv. Completed in 1994, this earth dam stands at a height of 37 feet and has a storage capacity of 530 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 39 acres with a drainage area of 7.6 square miles. The dam has a high hazard potential but is deemed to be in satisfactory condition following its last assessment in September 2017.
Located in the picturesque city of Lakeview, this dam plays a vital role in mitigating flood risks and protecting the surrounding area from potential inundation. With a hydraulic height of 27.2 feet and a length of 3100 feet, Lakeview Dam stands as a testament to California's commitment to water resource management and climate resilience. The dam is under the regulatory oversight of the Department of Water Resources, Safety of Dams division, ensuring regular inspections and enforcement of safety protocols.
Despite its high hazard potential, Lakeview Dam continues to uphold its flood risk reduction mandate effectively. The dam's emergency action plan was last revised in October 2013, and it meets regulatory guidelines for safety and preparedness. With its strategic location and efficient design, Lakeview Dam stands as a crucial infrastructure asset in safeguarding the community and natural environment against the impacts of extreme weather events and climate variability.
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 Lakeview -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Perris Valley Storm Dr A Nuevo Rd Nr Perris Ca | · | → |
| San Jacinto R Nr Sun City Ca | · | → |
| Salt C A Murrieta Rd Nr Sun City Ca | · | → |
| San Jacinto R Nr Elsinore Ca | 0 cfs | → |
| San Jacinto R Nr San Jacinto | 0 cfs | → |
| San Timoteo C Nr Loma Linda Ca | 2 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lakeview.
⚓ Boat launches
- Goetz Road Riverside County
- Vacation Drive 28736, Canyon Lake
- Warren Road 37701, Temecula
- Vail Lake Boat Ramp
- Anglers Landing, Mountain Center
⛺ Campgrounds
- Lake Perris State Rec Area
- March Arb Military
- Cherry Valley Lakes
- Bogart Park
- Yucaipa Regional Park
- Lake Skinner
🎣 Fishing spots
More fishing →🛶 Paddle runs
- San Mateo Wilderness Boundary To Nf Boundary With Camp Pendleton
- East Fork Headwaters To Confluence With South Fork
- South Fork Headwaters To San Gorgonio Wilderness Boundary/Sf Diversion Dam
- Filaree Flat To Confluence With Bear Creek
- Santa Margarita River
- Big Meadows To Filaree Flat
Track Lakeview 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 Lakeview
Where does the data for Lakeview 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 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 Lakeview.