Devil Canyon Second Afterbay
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 Length | 106 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 960 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 850 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 36 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,960 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
| NID ID | CA01364 |
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
California Department of Water Resources
State Government
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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.