Davis

Davis is an earth dam located in Napa County, California, built in 1955. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.

About Davis

The primary purpose of Davis 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 Temple Family Vineyards, Llc (private). It impounds the Tr Pope Creek.

The dam stands 42 feet tall and stretches 897 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 140 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1955, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.

This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. 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 10/15/2025.

At 42 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.

Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyNapa
River/StreamTr Pope Creek
Coordinates38.64820, -122.44550

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height42 ft
Dam Height42 ft
Dam Length897 ft
Year Completed1955 (71 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage140 acre-ft
Max Storage140 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerTemple Family Vineyards, LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection10/15/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCA00984
Federal IDCA00984
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams