Maine Prairie 3 dam
Maine Prairie 3
Maine Prairie 3 is a public utility dam located in Solano, California, specifically on Ulatis Creek. Completed in 1965, this buttress-type dam stands at a height of 11 feet and has a maximum storage capacity of 96 acre-feet. The primary purpose of this dam is flood risk reduction, with secondary benefits including irrigation for the surrounding area.
Despite its age, Maine Prairie 3 has been well-maintained and is in satisfactory condition, with a low hazard potential according to the latest assessment in September 2017. The dam is regulated by the California Department of Water Resources and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and safety. In the event of an emergency, the dam has an Emergency Action Plan in place, although details on its preparedness and guidelines compliance are not specified in the data.
Overall, Maine Prairie 3 serves as a crucial infrastructure for flood risk reduction and water management in the region. With its history of effective operation and maintenance, this dam plays a vital role in protecting the surrounding communities and ensuring the sustainable use of water resources in Solano County, California.
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 Maine Prairie 3 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Shag Slough A Liberty Island Nr Courtland Ca | 3,500 cfs | → |
| Cache Slough A S Liberty Island Nr Rio Vista Ca | 4,280 cfs | → |
| Toe Drain A Liberty Island Nr Courtland Ca | 602 cfs | → |
| Sacramento R Deep Water Ship Channel Nr Rio Vista | 9,620 cfs | → |
| Miner Slough A Hwy 84 Bridge | 1,790 cfs | → |
| Cache Slough Ab Ryer Island Ferry Nr Rio Vista Ca | 75,400 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Maine Prairie 3.
Boat launches
- Belden's Landing Boat Launch
- Pocket Road 7656, Sacramento
- Mcavoy Road 1099, Bay Point
- County Road 136 179-199, West Sacramento
- Natomas Park Drive, Sacramento
- Knoxville Road 1601, Napa County
Campgrounds
- Travis Afb Military
- Sandy Beach County Park
- Lake Solano County Park
- Brannan Island State Rec Area
- Contra Costa County Fair Rv Park
- Westgate Landing Regional Park
Fishing spots
- Cliff House Fishing Access Area
- Contra Loma Reservoir
- 9th Street Boat Ramp
- City Of Benicia Fishing Pier
- Berryessa Lake
- Lake Berryessa
Track Maine Prairie 3 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 Maine Prairie 3
Where does the data for Maine Prairie 3 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 Maine Prairie 3.