Calavera

San Diego County, California (near Carlsbad)

River/Stream: Calavera Creek

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
67 ft
Dam Length
490 ft
Reservoir Storage
520 acre-ft
Year Completed
1940
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Public Utility
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2024-03-12

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
CA00781
State
California (CA)
Coordinates
33.16990, -117.28730
Age
86 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.