RDR Gate Guest/Contractor Codes
San Luis Obispo County Ordinance for Lake Nacimiento
Quagga Mussel General Information (pdf)
Quagga Mussel Screener Information (pdf)
Safe Fish Eating Guidelines (pdf)
Fire Committee/Emergency Call List
RDR Main Gate Arch Removal Policy
Lake Nacimiento Map (pdf)
At full capacity, the lake is 18 miles long and has 165 miles
of shoreline. It covers an area of 5,370 acres and holds 377,000 acre-feet at
max level. The max capacity is allowed by May 1. The source of water is
runoff from the surrounding hillsides during the rains.
As a point of reference on the lake elevation levels (above sea level)
Some statistics on lake release levels at the dam:
| CFS (cubic feet/sec) | Gallons/Day |
| 35 | 22.6 million (0.01' drop at 800'; 0.02' drop at 750') |
| 325 | 210.0 million (0.13' drop at 800'; 0.22' drop at 750') |
For information on the
daily releases, elevations, etc go
to:
Current Week Reservoir Data
For information on this years Release Schedule, go to:
RDR Main Gate Combination Information
To receive e-mails for the monthly Guest/Contractor code changes for the Running Deer Ranch Main Gate, contact Leo Kennedy at rdrguestcode@gmail.com to be put on the list. Make sure to include your lake property address or location. The code is changed the first Monday of each month and should be used when you have guests, contractors or service people coming to your property.
You should also contact Leo to have your name put on the Owners list at the entry kiosk at the RDR Main Gate. Visitors can call your Lake property and you can open the gate for them.
No correspondence at this time
Updated Safe Fish Consumption Guidelines
“The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment and the California Department of Public Health have released updated Fish Consumption Guidelines for Lake Nacimiento.
Check out the Lake Nacimiento Fish Advisory
You can read the Guidelines using Acrobat Reader which most computers have preinstalled when you buy them. If you don't have Acrobat Reader you can download if free from the internet at www.adobe.com//products/acrobat/readermain.html Use the Back button on your browser to return to the web page.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURE FOR OPENING RDR GATE
(IN THE EVENT OF A POWER OUTAGE OR EQUIPMENT FAILURE)
1. Use your gate key or contractor/guest code to remove lock from electrical panel box.
2. Open box and turn off breaker for gate.
3. Unscrew handles from arm on top of gray motor box.
4. Fold arm in half and secure to gate with chain and replace handles on top of box.
5. Open gate and exit.
6. Unlock chain on gate manual sliding locking pin (key is in the electric panel box), return key and lock panel box.
7. Close sliding pin and lock all locks.
REPORT YOUR ACTION TO
Carl Steinkraus (237-1182)
Some other sources of information can be found on the links below.
San Luis County Planning & Building Department
San Luis Obispo/CDF County Fire
Monterey County Water Resources Agency
Oak Shores Community Association
Fire
Committee/Information
One of the Fire Fighting Water Trailers is parked at Henry & Louise Oganesian's
place at the
corner of High Meadow Way and Running Deer Road. ( 7025 High Meadow Way -
mailbox designed as a John Deer Tractor). Check out the 'Emergency Call
List' for other trailer locations.
Remember when reporting a fire, Always call 911 in Paso Robles
first and then call:
Burning Brush is only
allowed on certain days and you must have a Permit - Call Before
you burn.
The number to call to find out if it is a permissive burn day is: 1-800-834-2876
BEFORE THE FIRE SEASON
Make CalFire aware of any gate codes or provide them with keys or combinations to gate locks.
Be sure your property address is easily seen. ¬ Maintain 100’ clearance of combustibles around buildings.
Keep your water tank full. ¬ Mark your 2˝" wharf-head fitting with blue reflectors and keep it clear for access.
Keep family medical information available (attached to your refrigerator door is best).
Go to www.firesafecouncil.org and click on "INFO FOR HOMEOWNERS" for advice on "firesafe" landscaping, emergency preparation, and firesafe building design and maintenance.
IN CASE OF A FIRE
Call 911; call people at the top of the Emergency Calling List (it’s at www.lakenacimientosouthshorearea.com.)
Open the main RDR gate, Gage Irving (emergency exit) gate and other gates leading to the fire.
Station people at intersections to help fire crews find the fire; responders may not be from local stations.
If you are evacuating, use Gage Irving Road out of Running Deer so firefighters can move equipment freely.
If overtaken by fire, stay in the vehicle as long as possible to save oxygen and protect yourself from heat.
"Sheltering in place", staying in your home, may be the best option if your house is of firesafe construction and has 100’ of clearance. Still, have your "go box" ready. It should contain medications, insurance policies, important account numbers and passwords, irreplaceable items like picture albums, etc. Better yet, use a safe deposit box. More info is on websites.
WHEN RESPONDING TO A FIRE
SAFETY FIRST!
Always wear sturdy leather shoes, long cotton pants and shirt. It is suggested that you wear a heavy cotton jacket and leather gloves and bring a dry bandana to protect your face.
Bring drinking water. Bring tools to fight the fire: McCloud, shovel, rake, etc.
Water Trailer locations are indicated on the Emergency Calling List. Conserve water: fight lighter fuels and work the perimeter. Keep fire away from heavier fuels. Don’t soak the area; spray at the base of the flames.
When you arrive at the scene:
Park away from the fire, not in grass or brush or uphill from the fire. Park so that you can escape in your vehicle rapidly.
Leave plenty of room for fire equipment to get by. Treat all power lines as dangerous.
Plan an escape route to a safe area (preferably downhill) and rethink your escape route frequently.
Be aware: stop often to look up, down and around. Tree branches or power lines may fall. Winds may shift dangerously or the fire may flare up again or jump to a new area. Bad terrain or embers underfoot may endanger you. Communicate with other firefighters. Pay attention to your own fatigue.
Priority #1 is safety. Protect or aid people first. Try to avoid being downwind or uphill from a fire.
Priority #2 is keeping the fire from spreading. Attack the perimeter. Keep fire out of heavier fuels.
If the fire is spreading slowly in light fuel you can cut a line at the edge of the fire by digging material toward the fire. Try to keep one foot in the black, burned-out area. Don’t get downwind or uphill from a fire.
If the fire is in heavy fuel it is best to cut a fire line farther away, in lighter fuel. Dig material away from the fire; work well back from the fire to avoid moving burning material into unburned areas.
In either case dig down to mineral soil if possible. See "The Fireline Handbook", below, for more info.
Priority #3 is property. Burning vehicles and structures are extremely dangerous. Explosions, falling power lines and collapsing walls and chimneys are possible. It is easy to be trapped fighting structure fires. Be especially careful and keep escape routes in mind. Try to protect the area of origin of the fire so the fire department can determine how the fire started. It may be a crime scene.
When the fire department arrives, follow their orders. They are now in charge of the scene. Do as they tell you. Remember: Cal Fire’s #1 priority is human safety. If you are hurt you will take firefighters away from the fire. If you are prepared and follow the guidelines set above, your chance of being injured is decreased and this will allow Cal Fire to do their job of fighting the fire.
Other websites that should be visited for more information: www.calfireslo.org, and www.fscslo.org have house safety, landscaping and fire prevention ideas. The Fireline Handbook is at www.nwcg.gov/pms/pubs/410-1/410-1.pdf.
Helicopter Pad Location - Cal Shasta – Lake Nacimiento
The Helicopter Pad is located just inside of the Cal-Shasta Gate. In the event of an emergency and use of helipad is necessary, contact:
Glenna/Phil Humfrey 805-238-9462
Betty/Jim Eyraud 805-227-6519
Amy/Kurt Lehmann 805-238-4192
Helicopter Pad Access – light switch for pad located next to telephone booth at the Cal Shasta gate.
Radio to communicate with pilot is stored in a glass "break-box" on the wall in the clubhouse next to the book shelves.
Telephone in phone booth next to Cal Shasta gate, 805–238-3455.
Useful Telephone Numbers
Twin Cities Community Hospital - (805) 434-3500
24 hour emergency room M-F 8:30 – 6:30 Sat 10-4
1100 Las Tablas Rd 350 Posada Lane #102
Templeton, CA 93465 Templeton, CA 93465
Veterinary Alpha Family Care - (805) 434-2024
Atascadero Pet Hospital - (805) 466-3880
292 Posada Lane, #B, Templeton, CA 93465
Emergency services 24 hours
9575 El Camino Real
Atascadero, CA 93422
El Camino Veterinary Hospital - (805) 466-6677 -
1380 El Camino Real
Atascadero, CA 93422
Animal Shelter-North County Humane Society - (805) 466-5403
2300 Ramona Rd
Atascadero, CA 93422
Road Conditions - (800) 427-7623
Poison Control - (800) 876-4766 - (800) 222-1222
Animal Poison Control - (888) 426-4435
PG&E - (800) 743-5000
CONDITIONS FOR THE TEMPORARY REMOVAL OF MAIN GATE ARCH FOR DELIVERY OF MANUFACTURED AND/OR MODULAR HOMES AND, REPAIR OF ANY ROAD DAMAGE THAT MAY OCCUR.
Revised Feb. 21, 2009
PURPOSE OF CONDITIONS: To establish a set procedure for the temporary removal of the Main Gate Arch to facilitate the delivery of manufactured and/or modular homes and to repair any consequent road damage that may occur behind RDR gate and within the boundaries of SLO County Running Deer Ranch Company, Inc. This procedure was originally established at the August 31, 2002, Running Deer Ranch Board of Directors Meeting.
GATE SPECIFICATIONS: The Arch measures in height; 17'7" on the left side, the middle 18.2' and the right side is 16'. The gate opening is 17ft 9 inches wide measured from magnet to gate spike.
CONDITIONS:
1. The SLO County Running Deer Ranch Board of Directors shall be notified of any and all deliveries that will require the removal, or partial removal, and replacement of the Arch at the Running Deer Ranch (RDR) Main Gate and or transportation over roads behind the gate.
2. A cashier's check for $10,000, made payable to the SLO County Running Deer Ranch Company, Inc., must be presented to the Board of Directors prior to any removal of the Gate Arch or the transportation of any manufactured and/or modular home behind the RDR gate. These funds are solely for the purpose of repairing any damages to the gate arch and/or roads and drives, within the boundaries of SLO County Running Deer Ranch Company, Inc., if such should occur while the arch is being removed or set back into place and/or while the manufactured and/or modular home is traversing roads behind Running Deer Gate. If no damages occur, the full amount of $10,000 shall be returned within thirty (30) days of the arch replacement to the owner of the manufactured and/or modular home. If cost of repair to the arch, gate or road does not exceed $10,000, the balance of the $10,000 less the repair cost shall be returned to the owner of the manufactured or modular home.
Alternately, a valid certification of liability insurance listing SLO Running Deer Ranch Company, Inc. as a co-insured will be accepted in lieu of a cashier’s check.
3. Two weeks prior to delivery, Notification of Delivery of the manufactured and/or modular home is to be posted on the RDR bulletin board at the main gate entrance.
4. While the delivery is in transit, signs will be placed at the main gate and at the intersections of Running Deer Road and Gage Irving Road advising vehicles to use Gage Irving Road and the "emergency exit" at the appropriate time; reasonable traffic control will also be provided.
5. CDF will be notified of the delivery one week in advance so they may take the delivery into consideration should it be necessary for them to traverse the roads.
6. Payment of $25 per hour will be paid to one observer representing RDR while the arch is being removed and replaced and while the delivery is traversing the Roads. This individual will be appointed by the RDR Board of Directors and will be responsible for taking "before" and "after" photos of the Gate Arch and road damage.
7. Contacts for notification are:
RDR - Nancy Brownell, 805-928-2031
SNRA - Celia Shockey, 310-542-8622
