North Battle Creek dam
North Battle Creek
North Battle Creek, a private hydroelectric dam located in Macumber Flat, California, stands as a testament to engineering excellence since its completion in 1909. Managed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, this rockfill dam on the North Fork Battle Creek boasts a height of 47 feet and a length of 439 feet, holding a storage capacity of 1090 acre-feet. With a maximum discharge of 2400 cubic feet per second and a surface area of 80 acres, this dam plays a crucial role in regulating water flow and generating hydroelectric power in the region.
Despite its age, North Battle Creek dam remains in a high hazard potential category, with a moderate risk assessment score of 3 out of 5. While its condition assessment is not available, the dam is regularly inspected by both state and federal agencies to ensure its structural integrity and safety. In the event of an emergency, an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) is in place, last revised in December 2019, although details on its compliance with guidelines and risk management measures are not specified. With its uncontrolled spillway and state-regulated status, North Battle Creek dam serves as a vital water resource for the surrounding area while posing challenges for risk mitigation and emergency preparedness.
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 North Battle Creek -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Hat C Nr Hat Creek Ca | 169 cfs | → |
| Pit R Bl Pit No 1 Ph Nr Fall River Mills Ca | 1,040 cfs | → |
| Burney C A Burney Falls Nr Burney Ca | 168 cfs | → |
| Battle C Bl Coleman Fish Hatchery Nr Cottonwood Ca | 352 cfs | → |
| Cow C Nr Millville Ca | 183 cfs | → |
| Cottonwood C Nr Cottonwood Ca | 240 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near North Battle Creek .
Campgrounds
- North Battle Creek Reservoir
- Mccumber Reservoir
- Manzanita Lake - Lassen Volcanic National Park
- Manzanita Lake Campground
- Volcano Adventure Youth Camp
- Crags - Lassen Volcanic National Park
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Bear Creek
- South Fork Battle Creek
- Lassen Np Boundary To Just Below Highway 36 Crossing
- Just Below Highway 36 Crossing To One-Half Mile Downstream From Hole-In-The-Ground
More reservoirs
Track North Battle Creek in the Snoflo app
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About North Battle Creek
Where does the data for North Battle Creek 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 North Battle Creek .