Vista Del Mar Detention Basin

California — Contra Costa County — Suisn Bay

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyContra Costa
RiverSuisn Bay
Coordinates38.02016, -121.95395

Physical Characteristics

NID Height42 ft
Dam Height42 ft
Dam Length552 ft
NID Storage33 acre-ft
Max Storage33 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionOctober 17, 2024
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed2011
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerWilliam Lyon Homes, Inc.

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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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