Matilija

Ventura County, California (near Ojala)

River/Stream: Matilija Creek

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Arch
Height
163 ft
Dam Length
620 ft
Reservoir Storage
1,800 acre-ft
Year Completed
1949
Primary Purpose
Other
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2023-07-11

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
CA00312
State
California (CA)
Coordinates
34.48380, -119.30840
Age
77 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.