Yucaipa No. 3
Yucaipa No. 3 is an earth dam located in San Bernardino County, California, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Yucaipa No. 3
The primary purpose of Yucaipa No. 3 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 San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District (public utility). It impounds the Tr Yucaipa Cr.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 340 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 32 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 years old.
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 04/30/2025.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | San Bernardino |
| River/Stream | Tr Yucaipa Cr |
| Coordinates | 34.05710, -117.04700 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 340 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/30/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA01133 |
| Federal ID | CA01133 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |