Airport Storage Pond 2

Airport Storage Pond 2 is an earth dam located in Sonoma County, California, built in 1989. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.

About Airport Storage Pond 2

The primary purpose of Airport Storage Pond 2 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 Sonoma County Water Agency (local government). It impounds the Tr Windsor Creek near N/a.

The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 3,628 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 310 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1989, the structure is 37 years old.

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 05/14/2025.

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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High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateCalifornia
CountySonoma
Nearest CityN/a
River/StreamTr Windsor Creek
Coordinates38.51770, -122.80550

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length3,628 ft
Year Completed1989 (37 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage310 acre-ft
Max Storage310 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerSonoma County Water Agency
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection05/14/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCA01202
Federal IDCA01202
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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