San Vicente Dam, California, USA

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Quick Facts About San Vicente Dam

Location: San Diego, California
Coordinates: 32.9116, -116.9272
River: San Vicente Creek River
Primary Purpose: Other
Type: Roller-Compacted Concrete
Commissioned: 1943
Dam Height: 338 ft (103 m)
Dam Length: 1,425 ft (434 m)
Dam Capacity: 245,000 acre-ft (302,203 Ml)
Condition Assessment: Satisfactory

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San Vicente Dam Information

San Vicente Dam is a roller-compacted concrete dam located about 0.8 miles from Lakeside, San Diego, California.

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

The dam was designed by and commissioned in 1943 and is currently owned by City of San Diego.

San Vicente Dam Structure

The San Vicente Dam is approximately 1,425 feet (434 m) long, 338 feet (103 m) high and has a structural volume of 911,800 cubic yards (697,121 cubic metres).

San Vicente Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of acre-ft (0 Ml) and maximum capacity of 245,000 acre-ft (302,203 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 1,675 acres (678 ha) and the total catchment area is 74 square miles (192 square kilometres).

San Vicente Dam Spillway

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

San Vicente Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams

San Vicente Dam
San Diego, 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) 338 730 550 357 216
Length (Ft) 1,425 1,244 5,673 6,920 1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft) 245,000 30,237,000 9,562,000 3,540,000 29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles) 74 167,800 74,100 3,611 108,355

San Vicente Dam Weather

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San Vicente Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the San Vicente Dam?

San Vicente Dam is in California.

In which county is the San Vicente Dam?

San Vicente Dam is in San Diego County.

How high is the San Vicente Dam?

San Vicente Dam is 338 feet high.

How long is the San Vicente Dam?

San Vicente Dam is 1,425 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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