Oakhurst Wastewater Treatment dam
Oakhurst Wastewater Treatment
Located in Oakhurst, California, the Oakhurst Wastewater Treatment facility is a vital infrastructure owned and operated by the local government. With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, the facility plays a crucial role in managing the water resources in the area. Completed in 2005, this earth dam stands at a height of 60 feet and has a storage capacity of 110 acre-feet, serving as a key component in protecting the surrounding community from potential water-related hazards.
Situated along the Tr Fresno River, the Oakhurst Wastewater Treatment facility is regulated and permitted by the state of California, ensuring that it meets strict inspection and enforcement standards. Despite its significant hazard potential, the dam is deemed to be in satisfactory condition based on a 2017 assessment. With a drainage area of 0.01 square miles and a surface area of 6.96 acres, the facility not only safeguards the local environment but also contributes to the overall water management efforts in the region.
With its strategic location and state-of-the-art design, the Oakhurst Wastewater Treatment facility serves as a critical piece of infrastructure for water resource and climate enthusiasts. As part of the flood risk reduction strategy, this earth dam plays a pivotal role in protecting the community of Oakhurst and ensuring the safe and sustainable management of water resources in Madera County, California.
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 Oakhurst Wastewater Treatment -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Nf Willow C Nr Sugar Pine Ca | 416 cfs | → |
| Big C Div Nr Fish Camp Ca | 0 cfs | → |
| San Joaquin R Bl Friant Ca | 520 cfs | → |
| Merced R A Pohono Bridge Nr Yosemite Ca | 2,040 cfs | → |
| Merced R A Happy Isles Bridge Nr Yosemite Ca | 1,730 cfs | → |
| Mf San Joaquin R Nr Mammoth Lakes Ca | 595 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Oakhurst Wastewater Treatment.
⚓ Boat launches
- Road 29 Madera County
- County Road 29 Madera County
- Redinger Boating Site
- Madera County
- Mammoth Pool Rd, California
- San Joaquin River Trail, Friant
⛺ Campgrounds
- Crane Valley Group Campground
- Recreation Point Group Campground
- Kamook Staging Area
- Lone Seqouia
- Lupine Cedar Bluff Campground
- Lupine/Cedar Bluff
🎣 Fishing spots
More fishing →🛶 Paddle runs
- Confluence With North Fork San Joaquin River To Hells Half Acre
- Cora Creek To Confluence With San Joaquin River
- Hemlock Crossing To Confluence With Cora Creek
- Rainbow Falls To Confluence With North Fork San Joaquin River
- Headwaters In Sec 8, T3s, R25 E To Hemlock Crossing
- Headwaters Near The Tuolumne And Mariposa County Lines To Western Boundary Of Yosemite National Park
Track Oakhurst Wastewater Treatment 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 Oakhurst Wastewater Treatment
Where does the data for Oakhurst Wastewater Treatment 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 Oakhurst Wastewater Treatment.