Christensen No. 1
Key Takeaway
Christensen No. 1 is classified as low hazard in California. It was completed in 1951 and is 75 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 33 ft (taller than 35.9% in CA) |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
| NID ID | CA00625 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Rancho Campana, LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Christensen No. 1?
Christensen No. 1 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Christensen No. 1?
Christensen No. 1 is owned by Rancho Campana, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Christensen No. 1 built?
Christensen No. 1 was completed in 1951, making it 75 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 Christensen No. 1?
Christensen No. 1 serves the following purposes: Other, Irrigation, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Christensen No. 1?
Christensen No. 1 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 Christensen No. 1 last inspected?
Christensen No. 1 was last inspected on April 18, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.