Rubber Dam 3
Rubber Dam 3 is an other dam located in Alameda County, California, built in 1990. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Rubber Dam 3
Rubber Dam 3 is a dam in Alameda, California. The dam is owned by Alameda County Water District (local government). It impounds the Alameda Creek.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 375 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 24 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 154 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 633 square miles. Completed in 1990, the structure is 36 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 10/31/2024.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Alameda |
| River/Stream | Alameda Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.57330, -121.97230 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 375 ft |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 154 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 154 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Drainage Area | 633 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Alameda County Water District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/31/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA01251 |
| Federal ID | CA01251 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |