North Fork

Santa Clara County, California (near Hollister)

River/Stream: Pacheco Creek

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
100 ft
Dam Length
600 ft
Reservoir Storage
6,150 acre-ft
Year Completed
1939
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Public Utility
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2024-02-07

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
CA00299
State
California (CA)
Coordinates
37.04980, -121.29210
Age
87 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.