D'Agostini
Key Takeaway
D'Agostini is classified as low hazard in California. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 32 ft (taller than 34.2% in CA) |
| Dam Length | 710 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 355 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | CA00610 |
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
D'Agostini Family Ranch, Inc.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of D'Agostini?
D'Agostini 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 D'Agostini?
D'Agostini is owned by D'Agostini Family Ranch, Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was D'Agostini built?
D'Agostini 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.
What is the primary purpose of D'Agostini?
D'Agostini serves the following purposes: Water Supply, Irrigation, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is D'Agostini?
D'Agostini has a dam height of 32 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 D'Agostini last inspected?
D'Agostini was last inspected on February 4, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.