Nacimiento

San Luis Obispo County, California (near Bradley)

River/Stream: Nacimiento River

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
255 ft
Dam Length
1,630 ft
Reservoir Storage
470,000 acre-ft
Year Completed
1956
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
102,400 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2025-08-25

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
CA00812
State
California (CA)
Coordinates
35.75900, -120.88400
Age
70 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.