Tahquitz Creek Debris Basin

Riverside County, California (near Palm Springs)

River/Stream: Tahquitz Creek

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
32 ft
Dam Length
1,697 ft
Reservoir Storage
75 acre-ft
Year Completed
1991
Primary Purpose
Debris Control
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2023-12-04

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
CA01242
State
California (CA)
Coordinates
33.81100, -116.55170
Age
35 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.