Fresh Water is a dam located in Riverside County, California. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 17 ft17 ft tall and 97 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 Fresh Water
The primary purpose of Fresh Water 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 private-owned.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 97 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 7 acre-feet.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The California dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Riverside |
| Nearest City | Glen Ivy |
| Coordinates | 33.74861, -117.47722 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 97 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 7 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 7 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA01570 |
| Federal ID | CA01570 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |