Veeder Hills Dam
Veeder Hills Dam is an earth dam located in Napa County, California. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Veeder Hills Dam
The primary purpose of Veeder Hills Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by The Hess Persson Estates (private). It impounds the Pickle Canyon Creek.
The dam stands 42 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 23 acre-feet.
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 11/06/2025.
At 42 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Napa |
| River/Stream | Pickle Canyon Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.34130, -122.38140 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | The Hess Persson Estates |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/06/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA01516 |
| Federal ID | CA01516 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |