Kelly Cabin Can

Kelly Cabin Can Cr· Santa Clara, California· Built 1955· Earth· 32 ft tall
Low Hazard Water Supply Recreation State Government

Key Takeaway

Kelly Cabin Can is classified as low hazard in California. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is water supply.

Physical Details

Dam Height 32 ft (taller than 34.2% in CA)
Dam Length300 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage70 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Year Completed1955 (71 years old)
NID IDCA01012

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: June 16, 2022
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DWR, Division of Safety of Dams

Ownership

California Department of Parks and Recreation

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Kelly Cabin Can?

Kelly Cabin Can 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 Kelly Cabin Can?

Kelly Cabin Can is owned by California Department of Parks and Recreation (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Kelly Cabin Can built?

Kelly Cabin Can 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 Kelly Cabin Can?

Kelly Cabin Can 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 Kelly Cabin Can?

Kelly Cabin Can has a dam height of 32 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 Kelly Cabin Can last inspected?

Kelly Cabin Can was last inspected on June 16, 2022. 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.