Vista Del Mar Detention Basin

Contra Costa County, California (near Bay Point)

River/Stream: Suisn Bay

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
42 ft
Dam Length
552 ft
Reservoir Storage
33 acre-ft
Year Completed
2011
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2023-09-13

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
CA01489
State
California (CA)
Coordinates
38.02016, -121.95395
Age
15 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.