Sweetwater Main

San Diego County, California (near San Diego/Chula Vista)

River/Stream: Sweetwater River

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
112 ft
Dam Length
700 ft
Reservoir Storage
27,689 acre-ft
Year Completed
1888
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Public Utility
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2023-10-10

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
CA00775
State
California (CA)
Coordinates
32.69210, -117.00850
Age
138 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.