Devil Canyon Second Afterbay

Devil Canyon Creek· San Bernardino, California· Built 1995· Earth· 40 ft tall
Low Hazard Water Supply Hydroelectric State Government

Key Takeaway

Devil Canyon Second Afterbay is classified as low hazard in California. It was completed in 1995 and is 31 years old. Its primary use is water supply.

Physical Details

Dam Height 40 ft (taller than 46.3% in CA)
Dam Length106 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage960 acre-ft
Normal Storage850 acre-ft
Surface Area36 acres
Drainage Area6 sq mi
Max Discharge2,960 cfs
Year Completed1995 (31 years old)
NID IDCA01364

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: May 12, 2023
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DWR, Safety of Dams

Ownership

California Department of Water Resources

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Devil Canyon Second Afterbay?

Devil Canyon Second Afterbay 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 Devil Canyon Second Afterbay?

Devil Canyon Second Afterbay is owned by California Department of Water Resources (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Devil Canyon Second Afterbay built?

Devil Canyon Second Afterbay was completed in 1995, making it 31 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 Devil Canyon Second Afterbay?

Devil Canyon Second Afterbay serves the following purposes: Water Supply, Hydroelectric. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Devil Canyon Second Afterbay?

Devil Canyon Second Afterbay has a dam height of 40 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 Devil Canyon Second Afterbay last inspected?

Devil Canyon Second Afterbay was last inspected on May 12, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.