Shoreline Lake
Shoreline Lake is an earth dam located in Santa Clara County, California. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Shoreline Lake
The primary purpose of Shoreline Lake is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Mountain View (local government). It impounds the Un-named.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 225 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 47 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 660 acre-feet.
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 10/01/2025.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Santa Clara |
| River/Stream | Un-named |
| Coordinates | 37.43470, -122.09530 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 225 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 660 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 660 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 47 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Mountain View |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/01/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA10404 |
| Federal ID | CA10404 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |