Salinas Dam

San Luis Obispo County, California (near SANTA MARGARITA)

River/Stream: SALINAS RIVER

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Concrete
Height
135 ft
Dam Length
305 ft
Reservoir Storage
43,200 acre-ft
Year Completed
1941
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
27,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not AvailableLast inspected: 2019-05-03

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
CA10202
State
California (CA)
Coordinates
35.33716, -120.50273
Age
85 years

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.