Carpinteria Dam

Santa Barbara County, California (near CARPINTERIA)

River/Stream: CARPINTERIA CREEK OS

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
31 ft
Dam Length
1,350 ft
Reservoir Storage
40 acre-ft
Year Completed
1953
Primary Purpose
Irrigation
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
11 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not AvailableLast inspected: 2021-03-24

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

Condition Assessment: Not Available — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
CA10138
State
California (CA)
Coordinates
34.40660, -119.48660
Age
73 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.