Veterans Home
Key Takeaway
Veterans Home is classified as high hazard in California. It was completed in 1908 and is 118 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 | 47 ft (taller than 56.2% in CA) |
| Dam Length | 320 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 476 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1908 (118 years old) |
| NID ID | CA00008 |
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
California Department of Veteran Affairs
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Veterans Home?
Veterans Home 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 Veterans Home?
Veterans Home is owned by California Department of Veteran Affairs (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Veterans Home built?
Veterans Home was completed in 1908, making it 118 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 Veterans Home?
Veterans Home serves the following purposes: Water Supply, Irrigation, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Veterans Home?
Veterans Home has a dam height of 47 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 Veterans Home last inspected?
Veterans Home was last inspected on March 8, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.