White
Key Takeaway
White is classified as low hazard in California. It was completed in 1918 and is 108 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 9.6% in CA) |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 290 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 55 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1918 (108 years old) |
| NID ID | CA00482 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Private Entity
Private
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What is the hazard classification of White?
White is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates White?
White is owned by Private Entity (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was White built?
White was completed in 1918, making it 108 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 White?
White 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 White?
White has a dam height of 16 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 White last inspected?
White was last inspected on June 28, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.