Carpinteria Dam
California — Santa Barbara County — CARPINTERIA CREEK OS
Location
| State | California |
| County | Santa Barbara |
| River | CARPINTERIA CREEK OS |
| Coordinates | 34.40660, -119.48660 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,350 ft |
| NID Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | March 24, 2021 |
| Inspection Frequency | 4 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1953 |
| Primary Purpose | Irrigation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | BUREAU OF RECLAMATION |
| Other Name | Carpenteria 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.