Los Verjels
Los Verjels is a multi-arch dam located in Yuba County, California, built in 1915. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Los Verjels
The primary purpose of Los Verjels is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Equity Lifestyle Properties (private). It impounds the Dry Creek.
The dam stands 56 feet tall and stretches 310 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 80 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,530 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 49 square miles. Completed in 1915, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/10/2025.
At 56 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Yuba |
| River/Stream | Dry Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.36930, -121.28370 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Multi-Arch |
| NID Height | 56 ft |
| Dam Height | 56 ft |
| Dam Length | 310 ft |
| Year Completed | 1915 (111 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,530 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,530 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 80 acres |
| Drainage Area | 49 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Equity Lifestyle Properties |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/10/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA00548 |
| Federal ID | CA00548 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |