Lake Hemet

California — Riverside County — Tr San Jacinto River

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyRiverside
RiverTr San Jacinto River
Coordinates33.66520, -116.70640

Physical Characteristics

NID Height135 ft
Dam Height135 ft
Dam Length324 ft
NID Storage14,000 acre-ft
Max Storage14,000 acre-ft
Surface Area470 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionSeptember 18, 2025
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1895
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypePublic Utility
OwnerLake Hemet Municipal Water District

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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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