Dos Pueblos
Dos Pueblos is an earth dam located in Santa Barbara County, California, built in 1946. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Dos Pueblos
The primary purpose of Dos Pueblos 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 Standard Portfolios Asset Management Company (private). It impounds the Tr Dos Pueblos near Elders Corner.
The dam stands 78 feet tall and stretches 448 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 300 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1946, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/28/2025.
At 78 feet, this dam is taller than 97% of all dams in the United States.
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 | Santa Barbara |
| Nearest City | Elders Corner |
| River/Stream | Tr Dos Pueblos |
| Coordinates | 34.44740, -119.95260 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 78 ft |
| Dam Height | 78 ft |
| Dam Length | 448 ft |
| Year Completed | 1946 (80 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Standard Portfolios Asset Management Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/28/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA00730 |
| Federal ID | CA00730 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |