Brea Dam - Saddle Dike 1

California — Orange County — BREA CREEK

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyOrange
RiverBREA CREEK
Coordinates33.90232, -117.92747

Physical Characteristics

NID Height87 ft
Dam Height87 ft
Dam Length1,765 ft
NID Storage7,420 acre-ft
Max Storage7,420 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionNovember 14, 2018
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1942
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSACE - Los Angeles District
Other NameBrea Reservoir

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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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