Summit Reservoir
Summit Reservoir is an earth dam located in Solano County, California, built in 1968. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Summit Reservoir
The primary purpose of Summit Reservoir 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 Vallejo (local government). It impounds the Offstream near City Of Vallejo.
The dam stands 124 feet tall and stretches 900 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 220 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1968, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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. 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 10/01/2025.
At 124 feet, this dam is taller than 98% of all dams in the United States.
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 | Solano |
| Nearest City | City Of Vallejo |
| River/Stream | Offstream |
| Coordinates | 38.15440, -122.22500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 124 ft |
| Dam Height | 124 ft |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Vallejo |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/01/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA00146 |
| Federal ID | CA00146 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |