Nacimiento
California — San Luis Obispo County
Location
| State | California |
| County | San Luis Obispo |
| Coordinates | 35.75900, -120.88400 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 255 ft |
| Dam Height | 210 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,630 ft |
| NID Storage | 470,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 470,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5,400 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | — |
| Last Inspection | — |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1956 |
| Primary Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Dam Type | — |
| Owner Type | — |
| Owner | Monterey County Water Resources Agency |
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.