Bar X Ranch Reservoir #2 dam
Bar X Ranch Reservoir #2
Bar X Ranch Reservoir #2, located in Middletown, California, is a private earth dam completed in 2003 for flood risk reduction along Crazy Creek. Standing at a height of 30 feet with a storage capacity of 147 acre-feet, this reservoir plays a crucial role in mitigating flooding in the region. The dam is under state regulation and inspection, ensuring its safety and compliance with standards set by the Department of Water Resources (DWR) and the Safety of Dams agency.
With a surface area of 13.7 acres and a drainage area of 0.51 square miles, this reservoir not only serves flood risk reduction but also supports irrigation and water supply needs in the area. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam is rated as satisfactory in condition assessment and undergoes regular inspections to maintain its integrity. The reservoir's proximity to the San Francisco District of the US Army Corps of Engineers highlights its importance in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region.
As enthusiasts in water resources and climate, the technical details of Bar X Ranch Reservoir #2 offer a glimpse into the engineering and strategic planning behind this essential infrastructure. Its strategic location, storage capacity, and purposeful design make it a significant asset in safeguarding against flood risks, ensuring water supply, and supporting sustainable agricultural practices in Lake County, California. This reservoir stands as a testament to the critical role of effective water resource management in climate adaptation and disaster risk reduction efforts.
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 Bar X Ranch Reservoir #2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Putah C Nr Guenoc Ca | 34 cfs | → |
| Cache C Nr Lower Lake Ca | 604 cfs | → |
| Big Sulphur C A G Resort Nr Cloverdale Ca | 8 cfs | → |
| Maacama C Nr Kellogg Ca | 17 cfs | → |
| Russian R A Jimtown Ca | 174 cfs | → |
| Russian R A Geyserville Ca | 145 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bar X Ranch Reservoir #2.
Boat launches
- Ball Park Avenue 14775, Clearlake
- Island Drive Lake County
- Lake County
- Chaparral Cove Napa County
- Walker Ridge Road Lake County
- Public Boat Ramp Spur Sonoma County
Campgrounds
- Horse Camp
- Calso Campground
- Ridge Campground
- Big Pines Camp Ground
- Cedar Creek Ohv Dispersed - Knoxville Ra
- Lower Hunting Creek - Knoxville Rec Area
Fishing spots
Track Bar X Ranch Reservoir #2 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 Bar X Ranch Reservoir #2
Where does the data for Bar X Ranch Reservoir #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 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 Bar X Ranch Reservoir #2.