Waste Pond

Waste Pond is an earth dam located in San Diego County, California. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.

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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Significant HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateCalifornia
CountySan Diego
Nearest CityMira Mar
Coordinates32.90028, -117.13611

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length760 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage6 acre-ft
Max Storage6 acre-ft

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCalMat
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCA01577
Federal IDCA01577
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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