Shugru dam
Shugru
Shugru is a privately owned earth dam located in Lassen, California, along the Tr Susan River. The dam serves multiple purposes, including flood risk reduction, irrigation, and water supply. With a height of 20 feet and a storage capacity of 195 acre-feet, Shugru plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area. The dam is regulated by the California Department of Water Resources and is subject to regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and safety.
Despite its low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment, Shugru is equipped to handle emergency situations with an established Emergency Action Plan. The dam's last inspection was conducted in October 2019, with a frequency of one inspection per year. It is reassuring to know that Shugru meets regulatory guidelines and is actively managed to mitigate any potential risks associated with its operation. Climate enthusiasts will appreciate the role Shugru plays in flood control and water management within the region.
Operated by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Shugru stands as a testament to effective water resource management and infrastructure development. Its strategic location and design contribute to the overall environmental sustainability of the area. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Shugru represents a harmonious balance between human intervention and natural conservation efforts, showcasing the importance of responsible dam construction and maintenance in safeguarding our precious water resources 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 Shugru -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish C Ab Blackhawk C At Keddie Ca | 73 cfs | → |
| Spanish C A Quincy Ca | 38 cfs | → |
| Hat C Nr Hat Creek Ca | 161 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Shugru.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Antelope Lake Recreation Area
- Long Point Group Campground
- Long Point Campground
- Long Point
- Roxie Peconom Campground
- Roxie Peconom
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Susan River
- Within Tunnison Wsa To Within Tunnison Wsa
- Willow Creek
- 1 Mile West Of Devil's Corral To To Susanville
- Sec 17, T25n, R14e To Confluence With Last Chance Creek
More reservoirs
Track Shugru in the Snoflo app
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About Shugru
Where does the data for Shugru 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 Low 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 Shugru.