11Total Dams
4High Hazard
2Significant
Dam Safety in San Joaquin County, California
San Joaquin County has 11 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 2 carry a significant hazard classification.
The average dam in San Joaquin County is 60 years old. The most common purpose is other. The tallest dam is Pond 3 at 80 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pond 3 | High | Not assessed | 80 | Other | |
| Farmington Dam | High | Not assessed | 58 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1951 |
| Maria | High | Satisfactory | 48 | Water Supply | 2003 |
| Davis No. 2 | High | Satisfactory | 26 | Other | 1955 |
| New Woodbridge Diversion | Significant | Satisfactory | 31 | Other | 2006 |
| Gilmore | Significant | Satisfactory | 28 | Water Supply | 1918 |
| Beggs | Low | Satisfactory | 40 | Water Supply | 1971 |
| Pond #6 | Low | Not assessed | 20 | Other | |
| Pond #5a | Low | Not assessed | 20 | Other | |
| Foothill Ranch | Low | Satisfactory | 15 | Water Supply | 1952 |
| Pond #7 | Low | Not assessed | 15 | Other |