Ed R. Levin

Tr Ar De Los Coches· Santa Clara, California· Built 1968· Earth· 38 ft tall

High Hazard Water Supply Irrigation Recreation Local Government

Key Takeaway

Ed R. Levin is classified as high hazard in California. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is water supply. 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	38 ft (taller than 43.2% in CA)
Dam Length	470 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	150 acre-ft

Surface Area	13 acres
Drainage Area	0 sq mi
Year Completed	1968 (58 years old)
NID ID	CA00890

Safety Information

High Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes

Last Inspection: November 3, 2021

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: DWR, Division of Safety of Dams

Ownership

County of Santa Clara

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Ed R. Levin?

Ed R. Levin 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 Ed R. Levin?

Ed R. Levin is owned by County of Santa Clara (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Ed R. Levin built?

Ed R. Levin was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Ed R. Levin?

Ed R. Levin 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 Ed R. Levin?

Ed R. Levin has a dam height of 38 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 Ed R. Levin last inspected?

Ed R. Levin was last inspected on November 3, 2021. 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.