Davis No. 2
Key Takeaway
Davis No. 2 is classified as high hazard in California. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is other. 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 | 26 ft (taller than 24.8% in CA) |
| Dam Length | 1,653 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.4K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 151 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | CA00656 |
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
Private Entity
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Davis No. 2?
Davis 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 Davis No. 2?
Davis No. 2 is owned by Private Entity (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Davis No. 2 built?
Davis No. 2 was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Davis No. 2?
Davis No. 2 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 Davis No. 2?
Davis No. 2 has a dam height of 26 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 Davis No. 2 last inspected?
Davis No. 2 was last inspected on January 18, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.