Hickory Basin
Hickory Basin is an earth dam located in San Bernardino County, California, built in 2001. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Hickory Basin
The primary purpose of Hickory Basin is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by County Of San Bernardino Department Of Public Works (local government). It impounds the W Fontana Channel.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 4,600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 220 acre-feet. Completed in 2001, the structure is relatively new.
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 03/11/2025.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | San Bernardino |
| River/Stream | W Fontana Channel |
| Coordinates | 34.09250, -117.51440 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,600 ft |
| Year Completed | 2001 (25 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | County of San Bernardino Department of Public Works |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/11/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA01373 |
| Federal ID | CA01373 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |