Carbon Canyon Dam, also known as Carbon Canyon Reservoir, is located in Orange County, California, and is owned and managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Completed in 1961, the dam serves as a critical flood risk reduction structure along Carbon Canyon Creek, with a height of 99 feet and a storage capacity of 12,063 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, with additional benefits for recreation.

Despite its importance in mitigating flood risks, the dam has been classified as high risk due to potential internal erosion of the embankment along the outlet conduit and wastewater line. The US Army Corps of Engineers has implemented various risk management measures, including regular inspections, monitoring, maintenance, and emergency preparedness efforts to reduce the risk to downstream communities such as Brea, Yorba Linda, Fullerton, Placentia, and Anaheim. Future plans include a Dam Safety Modification Study to address erosion concerns and enhance the dam's safety and resilience. Carbon Canyon Dam serves as a crucial infrastructure safeguarding the surrounding communities and highlights the ongoing efforts to ensure its stability and effectiveness in the face of potential hazards.