Healdsburg Recreation
Key Takeaway
Healdsburg Recreation is classified as low hazard in California. It was completed in 1953 and is 73 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 8.1% in CA) |
| Dam Length | 330 ft |
| Dam Type | Buttress |
| Max Storage | 275 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 60 acres |
| Drainage Area | 803 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
| NID ID | CA00791 |
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
County of Sonoma Regional Parks Department
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Healdsburg Recreation?
Healdsburg Recreation 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 Healdsburg Recreation?
Healdsburg Recreation is owned by County of Sonoma Regional Parks Department (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Healdsburg Recreation built?
Healdsburg Recreation was completed in 1953, making it 73 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 Healdsburg Recreation?
Healdsburg Recreation serves the following purposes: Water Supply, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Healdsburg Recreation?
Healdsburg Recreation has a dam height of 15 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 Healdsburg Recreation last inspected?
Healdsburg Recreation was last inspected on August 1, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.