Ortega Dam

Santa Barbara County, California

River/Stream: SANTA YNEZ RIVER OS, PICAY CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
131 ft
Dam Length
430 ft
Reservoir Storage
59 acre-ft
Year Completed
1956
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
22 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
CA10176
State
California (CA)
Coordinates
34.43180, -119.59220
Age
70 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.