Stampede Dike dam
Stampede Dike
Stampede Dike, located in Truckee, California, along the Little Truckee River, is a Federal-owned structure designed by the Bureau of Reclamation for flood risk reduction. Completed in 1970, this earth dam stands at a height of 85 feet with a structural height of 98 feet, providing critical protection to the surrounding area. With a storage capacity of 280,100 acre-feet and a surface area of 3,885 acres, Stampede Dike plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.
The primary purpose of Stampede Dike extends beyond flood risk reduction to include functions such as fish and wildlife pond creation and recreation opportunities. Despite its high hazard potential, the condition assessment of the dam is currently not available, highlighting the importance of regular inspections and maintenance. With no spillway and a maximum discharge of 0, the structure's risk management measures and emergency action plans are crucial components in ensuring the safety and integrity of this essential water resource infrastructure.
Stampede Dike's association with the Bureau of Reclamation underscores the federal agency's role in its funding, design, regulation, inspection, and operation. The dam's location within the San Francisco District of the US Army Corps of Engineers further emphasizes its strategic significance in water resource management. As a key component in the region's water infrastructure, Stampede Dike stands as a testament to the ongoing efforts to balance flood protection, environmental conservation, and recreational opportunities in a changing climate.
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 Stampede Dike -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Truckee R Ab Boca Res Nr Truckee Ca | 526 cfs | → |
| Truckee R A Farad Ca | 1,300 cfs | → |
| Little Truckee R Bl Boca Dam Nr Truckee Ca | 400 cfs | → |
| Truckee R A Boca Bridge Nr Truckee Ca | 1,160 cfs | → |
| Prosser C Bl Prosser C Dam Nr Truckee Ca | 71 cfs | → |
| Dog Creek At Verdi | 2 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Stampede Dike.
Boat launches
- Capt Roberts Boating Site
- Prosser Lake Reservoir
- Lakeshore Boulevard , 89452 Nevada
- Washoe County
- Henness Pass Road, Sierraville
- Woodcamp Access Road Nevada County
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Stampede Dike 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 Stampede Dike
Where does the data for Stampede Dike 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 Stampede Dike.