14Total Dams
14High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Santa Barbara County, California
Santa Barbara County has 14 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 14 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life.
The average dam in Santa Barbara County is 74 years old. The most common purpose is water supply. The tallest dam is Bradbury Dam at 279 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradbury Dam | High | Not assessed | 279 | Irrigation | 1953 |
| Twitchell Dam | High | Not assessed | 241 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1958 |
| Gibraltar | High | Satisfactory | 169 | Other | 1920 |
| Juncal | High | Satisfactory | 160 | Other | 1930 |
| Lauro Dam | High | Not assessed | 137 | Water Supply | 1952 |
| Glen Anne Dam | High | Not assessed | 135 | Irrigation | 1953 |
| Ortega Dam | High | Not assessed | 131 | Water Supply | 1956 |
| Edwards Reservoir | High | Satisfactory | 120 | Water Supply | 1985 |
| Santa Monica Debris Basin | High | Satisfactory | 102 | Debris Control | 1978 |
| Alisal Creek | High | Satisfactory | 93 | Water Supply | 1971 |
| Dos Pueblos | High | Satisfactory | 78 | Water Supply | 1946 |
| Rancho Del Ciervo | High | Satisfactory | 65 | Water Supply | 1938 |
| Lake Los Carneros | High | Satisfactory | 31 | Water Supply | 1932 |
| Carpinteria Dam | High | Not assessed | 31 | Irrigation | 1953 |