Upper Chiquita

Orange County, California (near Rancho Santa Margarita)

River/Stream: Trib to San Juan Creek

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
177 ft
Dam Length
965 ft
Reservoir Storage
754 acre-ft
Year Completed
2012
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Public Utility
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2024-03-19

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
CA01553
State
California (CA)
Coordinates
33.58830, -117.61560
Age
14 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.