Waste Pond is an earth dam located in San Diego County, California. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 20 ft20 ft tall and 760 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 Waste Pond
The primary purpose of Waste Pond 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 Calmat (private).
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 760 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 6 acre-feet.
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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | San Diego |
| Nearest City | Mira Mar |
| Coordinates | 32.90028, -117.13611 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 760 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 6 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 6 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Calmat |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA01577 |
| Federal ID | CA01577 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |