Ray Soule Reservoir dam
Ray Soule Reservoir
Ray Soule Reservoir, located in Siskiyou County, California, is a private-owned earth dam that was completed in 1953 and serves primarily for water supply purposes, including irrigation. The reservoir has a height of 28 feet and a maximum storage capacity of 132 acre-feet. Its location along the Tr L Shasta River makes it a vital resource for the surrounding area, providing a surface area of 13 acres for water storage.
Managed by the California Department of Water Resources and regulated by the Safety of Dams division, Ray Soule Reservoir has undergone regular inspections with a satisfactory condition assessment as of September 2017. Despite its significant hazard potential, the reservoir has maintained a safe status and is in compliance with state regulations for inspection, permitting, and enforcement. The last inspection in November 2020 ensured that the dam continues to meet safety standards while providing essential water resources to the community.
As a key component of the water supply infrastructure in the region, Ray Soule Reservoir plays a crucial role in ensuring water availability for agricultural and domestic use. Its strategic location and reliable storage capacity make it a valuable asset for managing water resources in Siskiyou County, contributing to the overall resilience of the area's water supply system. With a history dating back to the 1950s, the reservoir continues to be a vital resource for sustaining the local ecosystem and supporting the community's water needs.
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 Ray Soule Reservoir -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Shasta R Nr Montague Ca | 66 cfs | → |
| Shasta R Nr Yreka Ca | 70 cfs | → |
| Klamath R Bl Iron Gate Dam Ca | 1,380 cfs | → |
| Klamath River Blw John C.Boyle Pwrplnt | 1,310 cfs | → |
| West Fork Ashland Creek Near Ashland | 4 cfs | → |
| Scott R Nr Fort Jones Ca | 167 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ray Soule Reservoir.
Boat launches
- Driftwood Lane Siskiyou County
- Mountain Wood Drive 15182, Siskiyou County
- A. Ash Creek River Access
- Siskiyou County
- B. Cayuse River Access
- C. Skeahan Bar River Access
Campgrounds
- Martins Dairy Campground
- Martins Dairy Horse Camp
- Juanita Lake Campground
- Juanita Lake
- Tree Of Heaven
- Tree Of Heaven Campground
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Shasta River
- Iron Gate Dam To Happy Camp
- Little Applegate River
- Antelope Creek
- South Fork Little Butte Creek
- Headwaters In Marble Mtn. Wilderness To Wilderness Boundary
More reservoirs
Track Ray Soule Reservoir in the Snoflo app
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About Ray Soule Reservoir
Where does the data for Ray Soule Reservoir 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 Ray Soule Reservoir.