Fresh Water & Settlement Pond Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Fresh Water & Settlement Pond, also known as Fresh Water 1,2,3 and Fresh Water Ponds, is a private water resource located in Felton, California.


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Summary

This Earth dam structure stands at a height of 30 feet and has a length of 800 feet, with a storage capacity of 120 acre-feet. Situated in Santa Cruz County, this significant water source serves purposes beyond just water supply, reflecting its importance in the local ecosystem.

Managed by the Mine Safety and Health Administration, this dam has a hazard potential deemed significant, highlighting the need for careful monitoring and maintenance. While the condition assessment is currently not available, the structure's emergency action plan status and risk management measures are yet to be determined. Its location in a region prone to climate variability underscores the importance of sustainable water resource management practices to ensure the resilience of settlements in the face of changing environmental conditions.

Dam Length

800

Dam Height

30

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Nid Storage

120

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

30
       
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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.