Conagra Aerated And Settling Ponds

About Conagra Aerated And Settling Ponds

The primary purpose of Conagra Aerated And Settling Ponds 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 Conagra Grocery Products Company, Llc (private). It impounds the Offstream near Oakdale.

The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 2,860 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 140 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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/24/2025.

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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