7Total Dams
4High Hazard
1Significant
Dam Safety in San Benito County, California
San Benito County has 7 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 4 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 1 carry a significant hazard classification.
The average dam in San Benito County is 81 years old. The most common purpose is water supply. The tallest dam is Hernandez at 124 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hernandez | High | Satisfactory | 124 | Water Supply | 1962 |
| San Justo Dike | High | Not assessed | 69 | Irrigation | 1987 |
| Bear Gulch Dam | High | Not assessed | 44 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1934 |
| Paicines | High | Satisfactory | 29 | Water Supply | 1912 |
| Hawkins | Significant | Satisfactory | 72 | Water Supply | 1928 |
| J. V. De Laveaga | Low | Satisfactory | 28 | Water Supply | 1940 |
| Percolation Area | Low | Satisfactory | 12 | Water Supply | 1951 |