San Vicente Storage Pond 3 is an earth dam located in San Diego County, California, built in 2002. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 24 ft24 ft tall and 1,938 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About San Vicente Storage Pond 3
The primary purpose of San Vicente Storage Pond 3 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 Ramona Municipal Water District (public utility). It impounds the Offstream.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 1,938 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 68 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2002, 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 09/04/2024.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | San Diego |
| River/Stream | Offstream |
| Coordinates | 32.99890, -116.84240 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,938 ft |
| Year Completed | 2002 (24 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Ramona Municipal Water District |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/04/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA01467 |
| Federal ID | CA01467 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |