Pulgas Lake Dam

California — San Diego County — PIEDRA DE LUBRE CREEK

Location

StateCalifornia
CountySan Diego
RiverPIEDRA DE LUBRE CREEK
Coordinates33.34370, -117.43780

Physical Characteristics

NID Height44 ft
Dam Height42 ft
Dam Length390 ft
NID Storage122 acre-ft
Max Storage122 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJune 23, 2017
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1953
Primary PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerDOD USMC
Other NamePulgas Lake

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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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