Rancho Del Ciervo
Key Takeaway
Rancho Del Ciervo is classified as high hazard in California. It was completed in 1938 and is 88 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 | 65 ft (taller than 70.3% in CA) |
| Dam Length | 758 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
| NID ID | CA00719 |
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
Santa Barbara Mountain Water Co., LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Rancho Del Ciervo?
Rancho Del Ciervo 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 Rancho Del Ciervo?
Rancho Del Ciervo is owned by Santa Barbara Mountain Water Co., LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Rancho Del Ciervo built?
Rancho Del Ciervo was completed in 1938, making it 88 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 Rancho Del Ciervo?
Rancho Del Ciervo serves the following purposes: Water Supply, Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Rancho Del Ciervo?
Rancho Del Ciervo has a dam height of 65 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 Rancho Del Ciervo last inspected?
Rancho Del Ciervo was last inspected on May 18, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.