Salinas River Diversion
Salinas River Diversion is an other dam located in Monterey County, California, built in 2009. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Salinas River Diversion
Salinas River Diversion is a dam in Monterey, California. The dam is owned by Monterey County Water Resources Agency (public utility). It impounds the Salinas River.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 140 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 48 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 120 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4,000 square miles. Completed in 2009, the structure is relatively new.
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 11/07/2024.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Monterey |
| River/Stream | Salinas River |
| Coordinates | 36.70990, -121.75100 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 140 ft |
| Year Completed | 2009 (17 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 48 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4,000 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Monterey County Water Resources Agency |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/07/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA01519 |
| Federal ID | CA01519 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |