Dams in Stanislaus County, California
11Total Dams
4High Hazard
2Significant
Dam Safety in Stanislaus County, California
Stanislaus 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 Stanislaus County is 87 years old. The most common purpose is water supply. The tallest dam is La Grange at 131 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodward | High | Fair | 58 | Other | 1918 |
| Turlock Lake | High | Fair | 36 | Other | 1915 |
| Modesto Reservoir | High | Satisfactory | 36 | Water Supply | 1911 |
| Conagra Aerated And Settling Ponds | High | Fair | 15 | Water Supply | |
| La Grange | Significant | Satisfactory | 131 | 1893 | |
| Modesto Effluent Storage | Significant | Satisfactory | 20 | Water Supply | 1987 |
| Rodden Lake | Low | Satisfactory | 40 | Other | 1916 |
| Orvis | Low | Satisfactory | 34 | Water Supply | 1959 |
| Dawson Lake | Low | Satisfactory | 22 | Water Supply | 1896 |
| J&t Cattle Company No. 1 | Low | Fair | 22 | Water Supply | 2013 |
| J&t Cattle Company No. 2 | Low | Fair | 14 | Water Supply | 1980 |