Villa Park
Key Takeaway
Villa Park is classified as high hazard in California. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. 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 | 118 ft (taller than 85.4% in CA) |
| Dam Length | 1,475 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 15.6K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 480 acres |
| Drainage Area | 83 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | CA00829 |
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
County of Orange
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Villa Park?
Villa Park 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 Villa Park?
Villa Park is owned by County of Orange (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Villa Park built?
Villa Park was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 Villa Park?
Villa Park serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Villa Park?
Villa Park has a dam height of 118 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 Villa Park last inspected?
Villa Park was last inspected on February 22, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.