Upper Oso

California — Orange County

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyOrange
Coordinates33.65970, -117.63200

Physical Characteristics

NID Height142 ft
Dam Height142 ft
Dam Length800 ft
NID Storage3,700 acre-ft
Max Storage3,700 acre-ft
Surface Area115 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1979
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerSanta Margarita 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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