Lake Hodges Dam

Lake Hodges Dam Quick Facts

Location: San Diego, California
Coordinates: 33.0459, -117.1292
River: San Dieguito River
Primary Purpose: Water Supply
Type: Multi-Arch
Commissioned: 1918
Dam Height: 131 ft (40 m)
Dam Length: 729 ft (222 m)
Dam Capacity: 37,700 acre-ft (46,502 Ml)
Condition Assessment: Unsatisfactory
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Lake Hodges Dam Information

Lake Hodges Dam is a multi-arch dam located about 2 miles from Rancho Santa Fe, San Diego, California.

The dam, which is on the San Dieguito River, was primarily built for Water Supply purposes, but also serves for benefits.

The dam was designed by and commissioned in 1918 and is currently owned by City of San Diego.

Lake Hodges Dam Structure

The Lake Hodges Dam is approximately 729 feet (222 m) long, 131 feet (40 m) high and has a structural volume of 18,128 cubic yards (13,860 cubic metres).

Lake Hodges Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of acre-ft (0 Ml) and maximum capacity of 37,700 acre-ft (46,502 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 1,317 acres (533 ha) and the total catchment area is 303 square miles (785 square kilometres).

Lake Hodges Dam Spillway

According to the latest available data, the Lake Hodges Dam does not have any spillways.

Lake Hodges Dam Compared to Five Famous American Dams

Height (ft)
Length (Ft)
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
Drainage Area (sq miles)
 
Lake Hodges Dam
San Diego, California
Height (ft)
131
Length (Ft)
729
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
37,700
Drainage Area (sq miles)
303
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Height (ft)
730
Length (Ft)
1,244
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
30,237,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
167,800
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Height (ft)
550
Length (Ft)
5,673
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
9,562,0000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
74,100
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Height (ft)
357
Length (Ft)
1,208
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,411,500
Drainage Area (sq miles)
5,736
Oroville Dam
Butte County, California
Height (ft)
235
Length (Ft)
6,920
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,540,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
3,611
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft)
216
Length (Ft)
1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
108,355

Lake Hodges Dam Weather

Current Conditions at Lake Hodges Dam

Parameter Value
Current Time 20:35
Sunrise 06:53
Sunset 18:14
Temperature (°F) 63
Feels Like (°F) 63
Cloud Coverage (%) 100
Pressure (inHg) 1016
Humidity (%) 84
Wind Speed (mph) 5
Rain (mm) 0

7-Day Forecast for Lake Hodges Dam

Day Min Temp (°F) Max Temp (°F) Feels Like (°F) Pressure (inHg) Humidity (%) Wind Speed (mph) Wind Gust (mph) Wind Dir Precip Prob (%) Precip Volume (mm) Weather
Today 57 69 67 1016 63 9 6 W 0 - scattered clouds
Wed 55 70 69 1014 59 12 8 WSW 0 - overcast clouds
Thu 57 68 65 1011 63 12 12 SW 20 0 light rain
Fri 56 71 67 1012 37 19 21 W 25 - clear sky
Sat 54 71 66 1018 31 11 9 WSW 0 - clear sky
Sun 57 74 71 1019 14 12 9 W 0 - clear sky
Mon 58 75 73 1015 15 11 8 W 0 - clear sky
Tue 58 75 70 1016 27 8 6 W 0 - broken clouds

Lake Hodges Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Lake Hodges Dam?

Lake Hodges Dam is in California.

In which county is the Lake Hodges Dam?

Lake Hodges Dam is in San Diego County.

How high is the Lake Hodges Dam?

Lake Hodges Dam is 131 feet high.

How long is the Lake Hodges Dam?

Lake Hodges Dam is 729 feet long.

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Condition Assessment Classification

Satisfactory

No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.

Fair

No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum

Poor

A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.

Unsatisfactory

A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.

Not Rated

The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.

Not Available

Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High

Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.

Significant

Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.

Low

Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner’s property.

Undetermined

Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.

Not Available

Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

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