Putah Diversion Dam
Putah Diversion Dam is a concrete dam located in Yolo County, California, built in 1957. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Putah Diversion Dam
The primary purpose of Putah Diversion Dam 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 Bureau Of Reclamation (federal). It impounds the Putah Creek.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 910 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 110 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 720 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 40 square miles. Completed in 1957, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 02/09/2022.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Yolo |
| River/Stream | Putah Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.49370, -122.00470 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 910 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 720 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 720 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 720 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 110 acres |
| Drainage Area | 40 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | BUREAU OF RECLAMATION |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 02/09/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA10180 |
| Federal ID | CA10180 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |