Camanche Dike No. 1
Key Takeaway
Camanche Dike No. 1 is classified as high hazard in California. 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 | 90 ft (taller than 79.3% in CA) |
| Dam Length | 6,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 417.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 417.0K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7,600 acres |
| NID ID | CA00173 |
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
East Bay Municipal Utility District
Public Utility
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What is the hazard classification of Camanche Dike No. 1?
Camanche Dike No. 1 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 Camanche Dike No. 1?
Camanche Dike No. 1 is owned by East Bay Municipal Utility District (Public Utility). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Camanche Dike No. 1?
Camanche Dike No. 1 serves the following purposes: Water Supply, Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation, Hydroelectric, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Camanche Dike No. 1?
Camanche Dike No. 1 has a dam height of 90 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 Camanche Dike No. 1 last inspected?
Camanche Dike No. 1 was last inspected on September 12, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.