Live Oak Reservoir
Key Takeaway
Live Oak Reservoir is classified as high hazard in California. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 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 | 105 ft (taller than 83.1% in CA) |
| Dam Length | 3,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.5K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 77 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | CA01084 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
Metropolitan Water District Of Southern California
Public Utility
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What is the hazard classification of Live Oak Reservoir?
Live Oak Reservoir 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 Live Oak Reservoir?
Live Oak Reservoir is owned by Metropolitan Water District Of Southern California (Public Utility). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Live Oak Reservoir built?
Live Oak Reservoir was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Live Oak Reservoir?
Live Oak Reservoir serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Live Oak Reservoir?
Live Oak Reservoir has a dam height of 105 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 Live Oak Reservoir last inspected?
Live Oak Reservoir was last inspected on December 7, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.