Meadow Lane dam
Meadow Lane
Meadow Lane is a vital water resource infrastructure located in Sebastopol, California. Completed in 1979, this offstream Earth dam serves the primary purpose of water supply, with additional functions including flood risk reduction and irrigation. With a dam height of 30 feet and a storage capacity of 2100 acre-feet, Meadow Lane plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the California Department of Water Resources (DWR), Meadow Lane has a significant hazard potential but is currently rated as being in satisfactory condition. Regular inspections ensure its structural integrity, with the last assessment conducted in September 2017. The dam is equipped with emergency action preparedness plans to mitigate risks and ensure the safety of surrounding communities in case of any unforeseen events.
With its strategic location in Sonoma County and its contribution to water supply and flood control, Meadow Lane is a key asset for water resource management in the region. Climate and water resource enthusiasts can appreciate the role this dam plays in ensuring water security and mitigating flood risks, highlighting the importance of maintaining and monitoring such critical infrastructure for a sustainable future.
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 Meadow Lane -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Colgan C Nr Sebastopol Ca | 0 cfs | → |
| Laguna De Santa Rosa A Stony Pt Rd Nr Cotati Ca | 3 cfs | → |
| Colgan C Nr Santa Rosa Ca | 1 cfs | → |
| Copeland C A Rohnert Park Ca | 2 cfs | → |
| Laguna De Santa Rosa C Nr Sebastopol Ca | 4 cfs | → |
| Santa Rosa C A Willowside Rd Nr Santa Rosa Ca | 10 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Meadow Lane.
Boat launches
- Doran Beach Road 355, Bodega Bay
- Sears Point Road 100-138, Novato
- Calypso Shores 23, Marin County
- Public Boat Ramp Spur Sonoma County
- Cuttings Wharf Road 3270, Napa
- Cuttings Wharf Road 3175-3337, Napa
Campgrounds
- Sonoma County Fairgrounds Rv Park
- Spring Lake Regional Park
- Camp Via (Sonoma Developmental Center)
- Sugarloaf Ridge State Park
- Bodega Dunes Campground
- Westside Regional Park Campground
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- 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.
- Headwaters To Mouth
- Cache Creek
More reservoirs
Track Meadow Lane 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 Meadow Lane
Where does the data for Meadow Lane 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 Significant 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 Meadow Lane.