Jenks Lake - Dam
Jenks Lake - Dam is an earth dam located in San Bernardino County, California, built in 1875. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Jenks Lake - Dam
The primary purpose of Jenks Lake - Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Usda Fs (federal).
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 150 feet across. Completed in 1875, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
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. Notably, no emergency action plan is currently on file for this high-hazard dam. The most recent inspection on record was 02/26/2020.
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 |
| Coordinates | 34.16516, -116.88352 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1875 (151 years old) |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | USDA FS |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/26/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA10391 |
| Federal ID | CA10391 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |