Corte Madera
Corte Madera is an earth dam located in San Diego County, California, built in 1919. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Corte Madera
The primary purpose of Corte Madera 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 Rancho Corte Madera, Inc. (private). It impounds the Tr Pine Valley Cr.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 69 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 325 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1919, the structure is over a century 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 05/08/2025.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | California |
| County | San Diego |
| River/Stream | Tr Pine Valley Cr |
| Coordinates | 32.77610, -116.57810 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1919 (107 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 325 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 325 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 69 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Rancho Corte Madera, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/08/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA00774 |
| Federal ID | CA00774 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |