Davis No. 2
Davis No. 2 is an earth dam located in San Joaquin County, California, built in 1955. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Davis No. 2
Davis No. 2 is a dam in San Joaquin, California. The dam is owned by Fred Podesta Jr. (private). It impounds the Tr Calaveras Rv.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 1,653 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 151 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,400 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7 square miles. Completed in 1955, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Notably, no emergency action plan is currently on file for this high-hazard dam. The most recent inspection on record was 11/04/2025.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The California dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | San Joaquin |
| River/Stream | Tr Calaveras Rv |
| Coordinates | 38.06000, -121.03110 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,653 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,400 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 151 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Fred Podesta Jr. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/04/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA00656 |
| Federal ID | CA00656 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |