Albaugh No. 2 dam
Albaugh No. 2
Albaugh No. 2 is a privately-owned earth dam located in Lassen County, California, near the city of Bieber. Built in 1966, this dam serves the primary purpose of water supply, providing irrigation water for agriculture, as well as opportunities for recreation. With a height of 26 feet and a storage capacity of 270 acre-feet, Albaugh No. 2 plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.
Managed by the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) under the Safety of Dams program, Albaugh No. 2 is subject to state regulations, inspections, and enforcement to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Despite being classified as a low hazard potential dam with a satisfactory condition assessment, regular inspections are conducted to monitor any changes in its operational status. The dam's location on Tr Willow Creek adds to its importance in the local watershed, with a drainage area of 0.45 square miles.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Albaugh No. 2 presents a fascinating case study of a small-scale earth dam contributing to water supply and irrigation needs in a rural California community. Its historical significance, design by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, and ongoing state oversight make it a noteworthy structure in the broader context of water infrastructure management. As the impacts of climate change continue to affect water availability and quality, understanding the role of dams like Albaugh No. 2 becomes increasingly crucial in sustainable water resource planning and management.
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 Albaugh No. 2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Pit R Nr Canby Ca | 4 cfs | → |
| Sf Pit R Nr Likely Ca | 120 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 | → |
| Hat C Nr Hat Creek Ca | 169 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Albaugh No. 2.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Red Tail Rim Trail South Trailhead/Campground
- Red Tail Rim Trail South Trailhead
- Red Tail Rim South
- Ash Creek Campground
- Ash Creek
- Lower Rush Creek
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Begins Near Muck Valley To Ends Two Miles From The Fall River Valley
- Upper Pit River Canyon
- Begins 2.5 Miles West Of Little Valley, California To Juncture With The Pit River.
- Lower Horse Creek Canyon
- Begins Immediately Southwest Of Fall River Mills, Ca To It Flows Into Shasta Lake And The Sacramento River.
- Lower Pit River Canyon
More reservoirs
Track Albaugh No. 2 in the Snoflo app
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About Albaugh No. 2
Where does the data for Albaugh No. 2 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 Albaugh No. 2.