Recreation Dams in California
California has 10 recreation dams, of which 3 carry a high hazard classification. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming.
| # | Dam | County | Height (ft) | Hazard | Condition | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hume Lake | Fresno | 54 | High | Not Rated | 1908 |
| 2 | J. W. Wisda | Los Angeles | 50 | Low | Satisfactory | 1958 |
| 3 | Upper Plaskett | Glenn | 28 | Low | Not Rated | 1955 |
| 4 | Upper Letts | Colusa | 26 | High | Not Rated | 1958 |
| 5 | Rice #1 | Mariposa | 25 | Significant | Not Rated | 1950 |
| 6 | Dam Lake Norconian South | Riverside | 15 | High | Fair | 1928 |
| 7 | Pilgrim Creek Lake Dam | San Diego | 14 | Low | Poor | 1973 |
| 8 | Lower Abbott Dam | Monterey | 13 | Significant | Not Rated | 1938 |
| 9 | Fallen Leaf Lake Dam | El Dorado | 12 | Significant | Not Rated | 1934 |
| 10 | East Boulder Lake | Siskiyou | 7 | Low | Not Rated | 1937 |