Imperial Diversion Dam

Imperial County, California (near YUMA)

River/Stream: COLORADO RIVER

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type

Buttress

Height

85 ft

Dam Length

3,475 ft

Reservoir Storage

160,000 acre-ft

Year Completed

1938

Primary Purpose

Irrigation

Owner Type

Federal

Max Discharge

180,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not AvailableLast inspected: 2020-06-26

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: CA10159
State: California (CA)
Coordinates: 32.88330, -114.46700
Age: 88 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.