Red Mountain Reservoir
Key Takeaway
Red Mountain Reservoir is classified as high hazard in California. It was completed in 1985 and is 41 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 | 120 ft (taller than 85.7% in CA) |
| Dam Length | 1,500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.4K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1985 (41 years old) |
| NID ID | CA00225 |
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
Fallbrook Public Utility District
Public Utility
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What is the hazard classification of Red Mountain Reservoir?
Red Mountain 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 Red Mountain Reservoir?
Red Mountain Reservoir is owned by Fallbrook Public Utility District (Public Utility). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Red Mountain Reservoir built?
Red Mountain Reservoir was completed in 1985, making it 41 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 Red Mountain Reservoir?
Red Mountain Reservoir 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 Red Mountain Reservoir?
Red Mountain Reservoir has a dam height of 120 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 Red Mountain Reservoir last inspected?
Red Mountain Reservoir was last inspected on June 9, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.