Dixon Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Dixon, also known as Dixon Lake, is a local government-owned water resource located in Escondido, California.


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Summary

Managed by the USDA NRCS, this dam serves as a critical water supply structure for the region. Completed in 1970, Dixon Dam stands at a height of 116 feet and has a storage capacity of 2500 acre-feet.

With a hazard potential classified as high, Dixon Dam is regularly inspected by the Department of Water Resources and the Safety of Dams agency to ensure its structural integrity. The condition assessment conducted in September 2017 deemed the dam to be in satisfactory condition. Despite its age, Dixon Dam continues to play a vital role in water supply management for the area, with a drainage area of 3.48 square miles and a surface area of 69 acres.

Located along the Tr Escondido Creek, Dixon Dam is a key component in the water infrastructure of San Diego County. Ensuring the safety and reliability of this earth dam is essential for the community's water security and resilience in the face of changing climate conditions. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, monitoring and supporting the maintenance of structures like Dixon Dam is crucial for sustainable water management in California.

Year Completed

1970

Dam Length

830

Dam Height

116

River Or Stream

Tr Escondido Cr

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

69

Hydraulic Height

100.5

Drainage Area

3.48

Nid Storage

2500

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

116
       
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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.
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