Mabey Canyon Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Mabey Canyon, located in Riverside County, California, is home to the Mabey Creek and the Mabey Canyon Dam.


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Summary

This local government-owned structure was completed in 1974 with the primary purpose of flood risk reduction. The earth-type dam stands at a height of 46 feet and has a storage capacity of 68 acre-feet.

Managed by the Department of Water Resources and Safety of Dams, the Mabey Canyon Dam is regulated, permitted, and inspected by the state of California. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment in 2017 deemed it satisfactory. The last inspection in January 2020 revealed that the dam meets safety guidelines, ensuring the surrounding community's protection from potential flooding events.

With its strategic location in Corona and its critical role in flood risk reduction, Mabey Canyon Dam serves as a vital infrastructure for water resource management in the region. Climate and water resource enthusiasts can appreciate the engineering behind this structure as it continues to safeguard the area from potential hazards while contributing to the overall sustainability of water management practices in California.

Year Completed

1974

Dam Length

520

Dam Height

46

River Or Stream

Mabey Creek

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

5

Hydraulic Height

38

Drainage Area

1.5

Nid Storage

68

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

46
       
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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.