Healdsburg Recreation dam
Healdsburg Recreation
Healdsburg Recreation, nestled in Sonoma, California, along the picturesque Russian River, serves as a vital water supply source while also offering recreational opportunities for locals and visitors alike. The dam, completed in 1953, stands at a height of 15 feet and spans 330 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 275 acre-feet. With a primary purpose of water supply, the dam also supports recreational activities, making it a multifaceted resource for the community.
Maintained by local government authorities and regulated by the California Department of Water Resources for safety, Healdsburg Recreation boasts a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment as of 2017. Despite its age, the dam continues to play a crucial role in water management and conservation efforts in the region. The surrounding area offers a serene escape for outdoor enthusiasts, with a surface area of 60 acres and a drainage area of 803 square miles, creating a tranquil environment for nature lovers and climate enthusiasts to explore.
With Congressman Jared Huffman representing the area, Healdsburg Recreation serves as a model for sustainable water resource management and recreational development. As a key feature of the San Francisco District, the dam stands as a testament to the importance of balancing water supply needs with environmental preservation and recreation opportunities. The facility's commitment to regular inspections and enforcement measures underscores its dedication to ensuring the safety and longevity of this essential infrastructure for future generations to enjoy.
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 Healdsburg Recreation -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Dry C Nr Mouth Nr Healdsburg Ca | 81 cfs | → |
| Russian R Nr Healdsburg Ca | 261 cfs | → |
| Russian R A Digger Bend Nr Healdsburg Ca | 261 cfs | → |
| Russian R A Jimtown Ca | 203 cfs | → |
| Dry C Blw Lambert Br Nr Geyserville Ca | 73 cfs | → |
| Maacama C Nr Kellogg Ca | 22 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Healdsburg Recreation.
Boat launches
- Public Boat Ramp Spur Sonoma County
- Fisherman's Trail Sonoma County
- Doran Beach Road 355, Bodega Bay
- Ball Park Avenue 14775, Clearlake
- Lake County
- Island Drive Lake County
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Cache Creek
- Olema Ranch Campground To Caltrans Corporation Yard At Point Reyes Station
- North Fork Cache Creek
More reservoirs
Track Healdsburg Recreation in the Snoflo app
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About Healdsburg Recreation
Where does the data for Healdsburg Recreation 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 Healdsburg Recreation.