Twitchell Dam
California — Santa Barbara County — CUYAMA RIVER
Location
| State | California |
| County | Santa Barbara |
| River | CUYAMA RIVER |
| Coordinates | 34.98620, -120.32400 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 241 ft |
| Dam Height | 241 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,804 ft |
| NID Storage | 398,120 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 398,120 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9,448 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | August 24, 2020 |
| Inspection Frequency | 4 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1958 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | BUREAU OF RECLAMATION |
| Other Name | Twitchell Reservoir |
Location Map
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.