Budge

Budge is an earth dam located in Sonoma County, California, built in 1964. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.

About Budge

The primary purpose of Budge 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 Jordan Vineyard And Winery (private). It impounds the Tr Russian Rv.

The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 360 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 110 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1964, 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 Russian Rv
Coordinates38.64960, -122.84680

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height28 ft
Dam Height28 ft
Dam Length360 ft
Year Completed1964 (62 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage110 acre-ft
Max Storage110 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerJordan Vineyard and Winery
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection04/23/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCA01059
Federal IDCA01059
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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