#6 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Located in Salinas, California, #6, also known as "Pond #6" (Process Water), is a private water resource with a primary purpose of supplying water.


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Summary

This Earth dam stands at a height of 68 feet and has a storage capacity of 387 acre-feet. With a hazard potential rated as high, this structure falls under the oversight of the Mine Safety and Health Administration for regulation and inspection.

Despite not being state-regulated, #6 poses potential risks that warrant attention and monitoring. With a lack of available data on its condition assessment and emergency preparedness, there is a need for further evaluation to ensure the safety and stability of this water resource. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, #6 presents an intriguing case study on the management and resilience of private dams in the face of changing environmental conditions and regulatory oversight.

Dam Length

1100

Dam Height

68

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Nid Storage

387

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

68
       
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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.