Gibraltar Dam
Reservoir Levels • Weather • Hydrology
Gibraltar Dam is a concrete gravity dam located in Santa Barbara County, California, built in 1920 for the purpose of water storage and hydroelectric power generation. The dam impounds the waters of the Gibraltar Reservoir, which is fed by runoff from the surrounding Santa Ynez Mountains and snowpack during winter months. The dam has a height of 171 feet and a length of 385 feet. It has a capacity of 4,554 acre-feet and can hold up to 147 million gallons of water. The reservoir serves as a source of water supply for the city of Santa Barbara and surrounding areas. It is also used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and hiking. The dam has undergone several upgrades and maintenance over the years to ensure its safety and reliability.
May 20, 2024
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Humidity
| Storage 24hr Change | 0.2% |
| Percent of Normal | 42% |
| Minimum |
179 acre-ft
2021-12-13 |
| Maximum |
4,955 acre-ft
2023-01-09 |
| Average | 3,664 acre-ft |
| Dam_Height | 169 |
| Hydraulic_Height | 167 |
| Drainage_Area | 214 |
| Year_Completed | 1920 |
| Nid_Storage | 9998 |
| River_Or_Stream | Santa Ynez Rv |
| Primary_Dam_Type | Arch |
| Surface_Area | 335 |
| Hazard_Potential | High |
| Dam_Length | 600 |
| Nid_Height | 169 |
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