San Vicente Storage Pond 3

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.

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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Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateCalifornia
CountySan Diego
River/StreamOffstream
Coordinates32.99890, -116.84240

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height24 ft
Dam Height24 ft
Dam Length1,938 ft
Year Completed2002 (24 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage68 acre-ft
Max Storage68 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerRamona Municipal Water District
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection09/04/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCA01467
Federal IDCA01467
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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