Dams in Ventura County, California
16Total Dams
14High Hazard
1Significant
Dam Safety in Ventura County, California
Ventura County has 16 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. Another 1 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 2 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Ventura County is 68 years old. The most common purpose is water supply. The tallest dam is Santa Felicia at 213 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Felicia | High | Poor | 213 | Water Supply | 1955 |
| Matilija | High | Poor | 163 | Other | 1949 |
| Wood Ranch | High | Satisfactory | 146 | Water Supply | 1965 |
| Las Llajas | High | Satisfactory | 96 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1981 |
| Silt Pond | High | Not Available | 80 | Other | |
| Senior Canyon | High | Satisfactory | 76 | Water Supply | 1964 |
| Lang Creek Detention Basin | High | Satisfactory | 67 | Flood Risk Reduction | 2004 |
| Arundell Barranca | High | Satisfactory | 57 | Debris Control | 1996 |
| Lake Sherwood | High | Satisfactory | 45 | Water Supply | 1904 |
| Runkle | High | Satisfactory | 41 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1949 |
| Sycamore Canyon | High | Satisfactory | 40 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1981 |
| Lake Eleanor | High | Satisfactory | 37 | Water Supply | 1881 |
| Stewart Canyon Debris Basin | High | Satisfactory | 34 | Debris Control | 1963 |
| Sinaloa Lake | High | Satisfactory | 30 | Other | 1925 |
| Ferro Debris Basin | Significant | Satisfactory | 45 | Debris Control | 1986 |
| Casitas Saddle Dike | Low | Not Available | 43 | Irrigation | 1959 |