Yucaipa No. 3
Key Takeaway
Yucaipa No. 3 is classified as low hazard in California. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 35 ft (taller than 38.2% in CA) |
| Dam Length | 340 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
| NID ID | CA01133 |
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
San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District
Public Utility
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What is the hazard classification of Yucaipa No. 3?
Yucaipa No. 3 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 Yucaipa No. 3?
Yucaipa No. 3 is owned by San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District (Public Utility). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Yucaipa No. 3 built?
Yucaipa No. 3 was completed in 1978, making it 48 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 Yucaipa No. 3?
Yucaipa No. 3 serves the following purposes: Water Supply, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Yucaipa No. 3?
Yucaipa No. 3 has a dam height of 35 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 Yucaipa No. 3 last inspected?
Yucaipa No. 3 was last inspected on May 11, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.