Foothill Regulating Park dam
Foothill Regulating Park
Foothill Regulating Park, located in Windsor, California, is a local government-owned water resource structure designed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Completed in 1963, this earth dam sits on Tr Windsor Creek and serves multiple purposes including irrigation, recreation, and water supply. With a dam height of 51 feet and a storage capacity of 109 acre-feet, Foothill Regulating Park plays a crucial role in managing the water resources in Sonoma County.
The park's primary purpose is water supply, and it is regulated by the California Department of Water Resources for dam safety. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment in 2017 deemed it satisfactory. Regular inspections are conducted, with the most recent one in July 2020. In case of emergencies, an Emergency Action Plan is in place and regularly updated to ensure public safety.
With its strategic location and essential role in water management, Foothill Regulating Park stands as a key infrastructure in safeguarding the water resources of Sonoma County. Its multiple uses, efficient design, and adherence to safety regulations make it a vital asset for the community, ensuring reliable water supply while offering recreational opportunities for residents and visitors alike.
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 Foothill Regulating Park -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Dry C Nr Mouth Nr Healdsburg Ca | 74 cfs | → |
| Russian R Nr Healdsburg Ca | 187 cfs | → |
| Russian R Nr Windsor Ca | 295 cfs | → |
| Maacama C Nr Kellogg Ca | 14 cfs | → |
| Mark West C Nr Mirabel Heights Ca | 24 cfs | → |
| Russian R A Digger Bend Nr Healdsburg Ca | 195 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Foothill Regulating Park.
Boat launches
- Public Boat Ramp Spur Sonoma County
- Fisherman's Trail Sonoma County
- Doran Beach Road 355, Bodega Bay
- Chaparral Cove Napa County
- Ball Park Avenue 14775, Clearlake
- Lake County
Campgrounds
- Sonoma County Fairgrounds Rv Park
- Spring Lake Regional Park
- Napa County Fairgrounds
- Campsite #13
- Campsite #22
- Campsite #20
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Cache Creek
- Olema Ranch Campground To Caltrans Corporation Yard At Point Reyes Station
- Headwaters To Ends One Quarter Mile South Of Bear Valley Road Bridge Segment 1: Ends 1/4 Mile South Of Bear Valley Road Bridge Segment 2: Caltrans Corporation Yard At Point Reyes Staton.
Track Foothill Regulating Park 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 Foothill Regulating Park
Where does the data for Foothill Regulating Park 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 Foothill Regulating Park.