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State Program Statistics

2021 (Data as of 12/31/2021)
State-regulated dams: 1239
  • High hazard potential: 714
  • Significant hazard potential: 157
  • Low hazard potential: 368
State dam safety FTE's: 84
Total Budget: $22,108,000

California Contact

Sharon K. Tapia P.E. Division Chief Division of Safety of Dams CA Department of Water Resources 2720 Gateway Oaks Drive, Suite 300 Sacramento, CA 95833 Email: [email protected] Tel: (916) 565-7800
State Map: California
Image from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) which includes dams more than 25' in height or storing more than 50 acre-ft, or classified as HH or SH potential

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