Perris Dam, California, USA

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Quick Facts About Perris Dam

Location: Riverside, California
Coordinates: 33.8633, -117.1978
River: Bernasconi Pass River
Primary Purpose: Water Supply
Type: Earth
Commissioned: 1973
Dam Height: 130 ft (40 m)
Dam Length: 11,600 ft (3,536 m)
Dam Capacity: 131,452 acre-ft (162,143 Ml)
Condition Assessment: Satisfactory

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Perris Dam Information

Perris Dam is an earthen embankment dam located about 0.4 miles from Perris, Riverside, California.

The dam, which is on the Bernasconi Pass River, was primarily built for Water Supply purposes, but also serves for Irrigation and Recreation benefits.

The dam was designed by and commissioned in 1973 and is currently owned by California Department of Water Resources.

Perris Dam Structure

The Perris Dam is approximately 11,600 feet (3,536 m) long, 130 feet (40 m) high and has a structural volume of 16,650,000 cubic yards (12,729,841 cubic metres).

Perris Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of acre-ft (0 Ml) and maximum capacity of 131,452 acre-ft (162,143 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 2,340 acres (947 ha) and the total catchment area is 10 square miles (26 square kilometres).

Perris Dam Spillway

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

Perris Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams

Perris Dam
Riverside, California
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft) 130 730 550 357 216
Length (Ft) 11,600 1,244 5,673 6,920 1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft) 131,452 30,237,000 9,562,000 3,540,000 29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles) 10 167,800 74,100 3,611 108,355

Perris Dam Weather

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Perris Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Perris Dam?

Perris Dam is in California.

In which county is the Perris Dam?

Perris Dam is in Riverside County.

How high is the Perris Dam?

Perris Dam is 130 feet high.

How long is the Perris Dam?

Perris Dam is 11,600 feet long.

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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