West Side Detention Dike 3
West Side Detention Dike 3 is an earth dam located in Riverside County, California, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About West Side Detention Dike 3
The primary purpose of West Side Detention Dike 3 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Bureau Of Reclamation (federal). It impounds the Whitewater River Os.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 6,279 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,300 acre-feet. Completed in 1970, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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. The most recent inspection on record was 02/06/2018.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Riverside |
| River/Stream | Whitewater River Os |
| Coordinates | 33.63349, -116.27271 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 6,279 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,300 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BUREAU OF RECLAMATION |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 02/06/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA10199 |
| Federal ID | CA10199S001 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |