Rickey
Rickey is an earth dam located in San Mateo County, California, built in 1951. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Rickey
The primary purpose of Rickey 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 Mid-peninsula Open Space District (public utility). It impounds the Peters Creek.
The dam stands 64 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 47 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1951, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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 12/18/2024.
At 64 feet, this dam is taller than 96% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | San Mateo |
| River/Stream | Peters Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.30710, -122.17510 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 64 ft |
| Dam Height | 64 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Mid-Peninsula Open Space District |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/18/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA01009 |
| Federal ID | CA01009 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |