Yucaipa No. 1 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

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Summary

1, located in Yucaipa, California, is a crucial water supply dam completed in 1978 to serve the community's needs. This earth dam stands at a height of 42 feet, with a hydraulic height of 34.5 feet, and a length of 420 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 92 acre-feet. The dam is owned and regulated by the state, ensuring that it meets safety standards through regular inspections and enforcement measures.

Despite its high hazard potential, Yucaipa No. 1 has been assessed as satisfactory in condition, with the last inspection conducted in February 2020. The dam's Emergency Action Plan (EAP) is being continually updated, with the most recent revision in October 2019. The dam's primary purpose is water supply, with additional recreational benefits for the community. With a drainage area of 0.36 square miles and a surface area of 8 acres, Yucaipa No. 1 plays a vital role in managing water resources in the region.

Situated along the Tr Yucaipa Creek, Yucaipa No. 1 serves as a crucial infrastructure for water management in San Bernardino County. With its strategic location and essential role in providing water supply for the area, this dam underscores the importance of sustainable water resource management and climate resilience in the face of evolving environmental challenges.

Year Completed

1978

Dam Length

420

Dam Height

42

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Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

8

Hydraulic Height

34.5

Drainage Area

0.36

Nid Storage

92

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

42
       
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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.