Anthony House
Key Takeaway
Anthony House is classified as high hazard in California. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is water supply. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 75 ft (taller than 74.5% in CA) |
| Dam Length | 460 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 3.8K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 290 acres |
| Drainage Area | 55 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | CA00964 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Lake Wildwood Association
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Anthony House?
Anthony House is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Anthony House?
Anthony House is owned by Lake Wildwood Association (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Anthony House built?
Anthony House was completed in 1970, making it 56 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Anthony House?
Anthony House serves the following purposes: Water Supply, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Anthony House?
Anthony House has a dam height of 75 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Anthony House last inspected?
Anthony House was last inspected on September 21, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.