Upper Chiquita is a vital water resource in Orange, California, serving as a key component of the water supply infrastructure in the region. This earth dam, completed in 2012, stands at a height of 177.2 feet and has a NID storage capacity of 753.5 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is water supply, with a high hazard potential due to its location on a tributary to the San Juan Creek.

Managed by a public utility agency and regulated by the California Department of Water Resources, Safety of Dams division, Upper Chiquita undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The dam's condition was assessed as satisfactory as of September 2017, with emergency action plans in place to mitigate risks in case of any unforeseen events. The surrounding area has a drainage area of 0.04 square miles and a surface area of 15.65 acres, making it a crucial asset for water management and conservation efforts in the region.