Araujo Reservoir No. 2
Key Takeaway
Araujo Reservoir No. 2 is classified as high hazard in California. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. 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 | 33 ft (taller than 35.9% in CA) |
| Dam Length | 230 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | CA01608 |
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
Kerwin Estate, LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Araujo Reservoir No. 2?
Araujo Reservoir No. 2 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 Araujo Reservoir No. 2?
Araujo Reservoir No. 2 is owned by Kerwin Estate, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Araujo Reservoir No. 2 built?
Araujo Reservoir No. 2 was completed in 1950, making it 76 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Araujo Reservoir No. 2?
Araujo Reservoir No. 2 has a dam height of 33 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 Araujo Reservoir No. 2 last inspected?
Araujo Reservoir No. 2 was last inspected on August 10, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.