Tahquitz Creek Debris Basin

California — Riverside County — Tahquitz Creek

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyRiverside
RiverTahquitz Creek
Coordinates33.81100, -116.55170

Physical Characteristics

NID Height32 ft
Dam Height32 ft
Dam Length1,697 ft
NID Storage75 acre-ft
Max Storage75 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionDecember 3, 2025
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1991
Primary PurposeDebris Control
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerRiverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation 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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