Redwood Landfill Leachate Impoundment
Key Takeaway
Redwood Landfill Leachate Impoundment is classified as significant hazard in California. It was completed in 1991 and is 35 years old. Its primary use is tailings. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 2.3% in CA) |
| Dam Length | 1,800 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Year Completed | 1991 (35 years old) |
| NID ID | CA01550 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Waste Management, Inc.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Redwood Landfill Leachate Impoundment?
Redwood Landfill Leachate Impoundment is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Redwood Landfill Leachate Impoundment?
Redwood Landfill Leachate Impoundment is owned by Waste Management, Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Redwood Landfill Leachate Impoundment built?
Redwood Landfill Leachate Impoundment was completed in 1991, making it 35 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 Redwood Landfill Leachate Impoundment?
Redwood Landfill Leachate Impoundment serves the following purposes: Tailings, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Redwood Landfill Leachate Impoundment?
Redwood Landfill Leachate Impoundment has a dam height of 10 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 Redwood Landfill Leachate Impoundment last inspected?
Redwood Landfill Leachate Impoundment was last inspected on July 15, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.