Lafayette

Contra Costa County, California (near Lafayette, CA)

River/Stream: Lafayette Creek

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
132 ft
Dam Length
1,200 ft
Reservoir Storage
4,250 acre-ft
Year Completed
1929
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Public Utility
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2023-10-23

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
CA00163
State
California (CA)
Coordinates
37.88377, -122.13715
Age
97 years

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External Resources

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.