St. Helena Lower

Napa County, California (near St. Helena)

River/Stream: Tr Napa River

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
44 ft
Dam Length
856 ft
Reservoir Storage
210 acre-ft
Year Completed
1878
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2024-04-03

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Poor — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
CA00148
State
California (CA)
Coordinates
38.50730, -122.49120
Age
148 years

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.