Sycamore Reservoir is an earth dam located in Monterey County, California, built in 1961. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall and 296 ft long, taller than 50% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Sycamore Reservoir
The primary purpose of Sycamore Reservoir 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 Fort Hunter Liggett (federal). It impounds the Nacimiento River near Bradley.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 296 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 30 acre-feet. Completed in 1961, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/09/2023.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Monterey |
| Nearest City | Bradley |
| River/Stream | Nacimiento River |
| Coordinates | 35.85161, -121.14826 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 296 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Fort Hunter Liggett |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/09/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA10128 |
| Federal ID | CA10128 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |