Brea Dam

California — Orange County

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyOrange
Coordinates33.89167, -117.92500

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 Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1942
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerUSACE - Los Angeles 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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