Airport Storage Pond dam
Airport Storage Pond
Airport Storage Pond in Windsor, California, is a crucial water resource structure owned by the local government and regulated by the California Department of Water Resources. Completed in 1985, this earth dam stands at a height of 22 feet and has a storage capacity of 290 acre-feet. Serving primarily as a water supply source, it also plays a role in flood risk reduction and irrigation for the surrounding area.
Situated near the Windsor Creek, this dam covers a surface area of 18 acres and has a drainage area of 0.03 square miles. With a significant hazard potential, the structure is inspected regularly to ensure its satisfactory condition and readiness for emergencies. Managed by the Sacramento District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Airport Storage Pond is a vital component of the water infrastructure in Sonoma County, California, contributing to the region's water supply and environmental resilience.
With its strategic location and capacity to store water, Airport Storage Pond not only supports the community's water needs but also helps mitigate flood risks and sustain agricultural activities in the region. As climate change continues to impact water resources, this dam stands as a testament to the importance of infrastructure for water management and climate adaptation. As a well-maintained structure with a solid track record of safety and efficiency, Airport Storage Pond plays a crucial role in safeguarding the water security and environmental sustainability of Sonoma County.
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 Airport Storage Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mark West C Nr Mirabel Heights Ca | 24 cfs | → |
| Russian R Nr Windsor Ca | 295 cfs | → |
| Santa Rosa C A Willowside Rd Nr Santa Rosa Ca | 10 cfs | → |
| Dry C Nr Mouth Nr Healdsburg Ca | 74 cfs | → |
| Laguna De Santa Rosa C Nr Sebastopol Ca | 3 cfs | → |
| Russian R Nr Healdsburg Ca | 187 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Airport Storage Pond.
Boat launches
- Public Boat Ramp Spur Sonoma County
- Doran Beach Road 355, Bodega Bay
- Fisherman's Trail Sonoma County
- Chaparral Cove Napa County
- Ball Park Avenue 14775, Clearlake
Campgrounds
- Sonoma County Fairgrounds Rv Park
- Spring Lake Regional Park
- Campsite #13
- Campsite #22
- Campsite #20
- Campsite #21
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 Airport Storage Pond 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 Airport Storage Pond
Where does the data for Airport Storage Pond 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 Airport Storage Pond.