Lower Abbott Dam is an earth dam located in Monterey County, California, built in 1938. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 13 ft13 ft tall and 300 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 Lower Abbott Dam
The primary purpose of Lower Abbott Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Usda Fs (federal). It impounds the Abbott near Freds Camp.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 110 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1938, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 08/01/2011. That was over 15 years ago.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Monterey |
| Nearest City | Freds Camp |
| River/Stream | Abbott |
| Coordinates | 36.23497, -121.48105 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 30 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Usda Fs |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 08/01/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA10310 |
| Federal ID | CA10310 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |