Railroad Canyon

California — Riverside County — San Jacinto River

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyRiverside
RiverSan Jacinto River
Coordinates33.67540, -117.27350

Physical Characteristics

NID Height94 ft
Dam Height94 ft
Dam Length590 ft
NID Storage11,586 acre-ft
Max Storage11,586 acre-ft
Surface Area525 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionNovember 7, 2025
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1928
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeArch
Owner TypePublic Utility
OwnerElsinore Valley 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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