C.L. Tilden Park Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

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Summary

Tilden Park, also known as Lake Anza, is a public utility located in San Pablo, California, and owned by the state. This park plays a crucial role in flood risk reduction, recreation, and water supply management in the area. The primary purpose of the park is to reduce flood risks in the region, with the Wildcat Creek running through the area.

The Earth-type dam at C.L. Tilden Park stands at 88 feet in height, with a hydraulic height of 82 feet, and was completed in 1938. The dam has a storage capacity of 268 acre-feet, serving as a vital resource for managing water supply in the region. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam's condition is deemed satisfactory, with regular inspections and maintenance ensuring its safety and functionality.

Visitors to C.L. Tilden Park can enjoy its 10-acre surface area, recreational activities, and scenic views of the surrounding landscape. With its strategic location and importance in water resource management, the park serves as a valuable asset for both the community and the environment, highlighting the intersection of water resource infrastructure and climate resilience in the region.

Year Completed

1938

Dam Length

355

Dam Height

88

River Or Stream

Wildcat Creek

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

10

Hydraulic Height

82

Drainage Area

1.56

Nid Storage

268

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

88
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.