Vineyard Subdivision

Vineyard Subdivision is an earth dam located in Sonoma County, California, built in 1962. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.

About Vineyard Subdivision

The primary purpose of Vineyard Subdivision 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 The Vineyards Club, Inc. (private). It impounds the Tr Gill Creek.

The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 1,660 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 25 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 245 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1962, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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 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 04/23/2025.

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Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateCalifornia
CountySonoma
River/StreamTr Gill Creek
Coordinates38.74670, -122.92200

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height26 ft
Dam Height26 ft
Dam Length1,660 ft
Year Completed1962 (64 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage245 acre-ft
Max Storage245 acre-ft
Surface Area25 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerThe Vineyards Club, Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection04/23/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCA01058
Federal IDCA01058
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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