Moraga Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Moraga Reservoir, located in Moraga, California, is a vital offstream water supply for the area, completed in 1965 with a dam height of 37 feet and a storage capacity of 36 acre-feet.


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Summary

This public utility-owned reservoir is regulated by the California Department of Water Resources and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safety and functionality.

With a high hazard potential but a satisfactory condition assessment as of 2017, Moraga Reservoir serves as a crucial water source for the community. Managed by the Sacramento District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, the reservoir plays a key role in water supply management in Contra Costa County, California.

Climate and water resource enthusiasts will find Moraga Reservoir to be an intriguing case study in infrastructure management and water supply security. With its earth dam type and significant storage capacity, this reservoir represents the intersection of engineering, environmental protection, and community resilience in the face of changing climate patterns and water resource challenges.

Year Completed

1965

Dam Length

210

Dam Height

37

River Or Stream

Offstream

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

2

Hydraulic Height

37

Nid Storage

36

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

37
       
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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.