J. V. De Laveaga
J. V. De Laveaga is an earth dam located in San Benito County, California, built in 1940. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About J. V. De Laveaga
The primary purpose of J. V. De Laveaga 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 Las Aguilas Corporation (private). It impounds the Tr Quien Sabe Cr.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 1,050 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 29 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 514 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1940, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 01/22/2025.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | San Benito |
| River/Stream | Tr Quien Sabe Cr |
| Coordinates | 36.86430, -121.19650 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,050 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 514 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 514 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 29 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Las Aguilas Corporation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/22/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA00695 |
| Federal ID | CA00695 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |