Soulajule
Soulajule is an earth dam located in Marin County, California, built in 1979. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Soulajule
The primary purpose of Soulajule 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 Marin Municipal Water District (public utility). It impounds the Arroyo Sausal.
The dam stands 122 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 310 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 10,700 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 18 square miles. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 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 09/19/2025.
At 122 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 | Marin |
| River/Stream | Arroyo Sausal |
| Coordinates | 38.15230, -122.78150 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 122 ft |
| Dam Height | 122 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 10,700 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 10,700 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 310 acres |
| Drainage Area | 18 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Marin Municipal Water District |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/19/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA01083 |
| Federal ID | CA01083 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |