Camanche Dike No. 5 dam
Camanche Dike No. 5
Camanche Dike No. 5, located in Clements, California, along the Mokelumne River, serves as a critical water supply infrastructure managed by a public utility. This earth dam stands at a height of 50 feet and stretches 1200 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 417,000 acre-feet and a surface area of 7,600 acres. The dam plays a crucial role in flood risk reduction, hydroelectric power generation, recreation, and supporting fish and wildlife habitats in the region.
Despite its importance, Camanche Dike No. 5 is rated with a high hazard potential due to its condition assessment not being available. However, regular state inspections and enforcement ensure its safety and regulatory compliance. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission oversees its operations, while the California Department of Water Resources monitors its permits and regulatory requirements. With a risk assessment indicating a high risk level, emergency action plans are crucial for managing potential hazards and ensuring the safety of surrounding communities in case of any unforeseen events.
As a key component of California's water infrastructure, Camanche Dike No. 5 underscores the importance of sustainable water resource management in the face of climate change challenges. Its multi-purpose functionality highlights the need for comprehensive risk management strategies and emergency preparedness to safeguard water supplies, protect habitats, and mitigate potential risks associated with dam infrastructure in the region.
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 Camanche Dike No. 5 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cosumnes R A Michigan Bar Ca | 271 cfs | → |
| Laguna C Nr Elk Grove Ca | 1 cfs | → |
| Deer C Nr Cameron Park Ca | 8 cfs | → |
| Georgiana Slough Nr Sacramento R | 2,990 cfs | → |
| Sacramento R Ab Delta Cross Channel Ca | 2,430 cfs | → |
| Sacramento R Bl Georgiana Slough Ca | 6,310 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Camanche Dike No. 5 .
Boat launches
- Harrington Way 950, Carmichael
- Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail, Gold River
- Willow Creek Boat Ramp
- Glory Hole Road 6503, Angels Camp
- Watt Avenue, Sacramento
- Pennsylvania Avenue 3885, Fair Oaks
Campgrounds
- Rancho Seco Rec Area
- Acorn - New Hogan Lake
- Acorn Campground
- Oak Knoll - New Hogan Lake
- Gold Strike Village Campers
- Indian Grinding Rock Campground
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
Track Camanche Dike No. 5 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 Camanche Dike No. 5
Where does the data for Camanche Dike No. 5 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 Camanche Dike No. 5 .