Whale Rock

California — San Luis Obispo County

Location

StateCalifornia
CountySan Luis Obispo
Coordinates35.44780, -120.88700

Physical Characteristics

NID Height193 ft
Dam Height193 ft
Dam Length850 ft
NID Storage40,662 acre-ft
Max Storage40,662 acre-ft
Surface Area594 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1960
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerWhale Rock Commission

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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