Bridgeport dam
Bridgeport
Bridgeport, a historic dam located in Mono County, California, stands as a vital piece of infrastructure for water supply in the region. Built in 1924, this earth dam on the East Walker River has a height of 63 feet and a storage capacity of 44,100 acre-feet. The dam serves multiple purposes, including irrigation, recreation, and water supply, making it a crucial resource for the community.
Despite its age, Bridgeport Dam has been well-maintained and is deemed to be in satisfactory condition, with a high hazard potential due to its location and function. The dam is regulated by the California Department of Water Resources and is subject to regular inspections and enforcement measures to ensure its safety and integrity. In the event of an emergency, an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) is in place, with the last revision dated December 2020.
With its rich history and importance in water resource management, Bridgeport Dam serves as a testament to the ingenuity and foresight of early engineers in developing infrastructure to support growing communities. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the maintenance and regulation of dams like Bridgeport will be essential in ensuring a sustainable water supply for future generations.
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 Bridgeport -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| E Walker R Nr Bridgeport | 178 cfs | → |
| Buckeye C Nr Bridgeport | 176 cfs | → |
| E Walker R Blw Sweetwater C Nr Bridgeport | 22 cfs | → |
| Green Creek Near Bridgeport | 65 cfs | → |
| Robinson C At Twin Lks Outlet Nr Bridgeport | 159 cfs | → |
| W Walker R Blw L Walker R Nr Coleville | 1,040 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bridgeport.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Swauger
- Buckeye (Upper)
- Buckeye Group
- Honeymoon Flat Campground
- Robinson Creek South/North Campground
- Paha Campground
Fishing spots
- East Walker River
- Bridgeport Reservoir
- Lobdell Lake
- Twin Lakes (Bridgeport)
- Green Creek
- West Walker River
Track Bridgeport 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 Bridgeport
Where does the data for Bridgeport 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 Bridgeport.