Svcsd Reclamation Pond 1

Svcsd Reclamation Pond 1 is an earth dam located in Sonoma County, California, built in 1990. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.

About Svcsd Reclamation Pond 1

The primary purpose of Svcsd Reclamation Pond 1 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 Sonoma County Water Agency (local government). It impounds the Offstream.

The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 3,437 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 166 acre-feet. 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 07/08/2025.

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Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateCalifornia
CountySonoma
River/StreamOffstream
Coordinates38.21900, -122.39040

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height17 ft
Dam Height17 ft
Dam Length3,437 ft
Year Completed1990 (36 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage166 acre-ft
Max Storage166 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerSonoma County Water Agency
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection07/08/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCA01407
Federal IDCA01407
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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