Upland Basin
Upland Basin is an earth dam located in San Bernardino County, California, built in 2008. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Upland Basin
The primary purpose of Upland Basin is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by City Of Upland (local government).
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 2,275 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 27 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 362 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2008, the structure is relatively new.
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 06/10/2025.
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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Location
| State | California |
| County | San Bernardino |
| Nearest City | Montclair |
| Coordinates | 34.09660, -117.69800 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,275 ft |
| Year Completed | 2008 (18 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 362 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 362 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | City of Upland |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/10/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA01502 |
| Federal ID | CA01502 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |