Camino Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 4, 2025

El Camino Real de California, also known as the California Mission Trail, is a historical route that connects the 21 Spanish missions in California.


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Summary

It follows the coastal towns from San Diego to Sonoma, and its history is tied to the Spanish colonization and mission-building efforts in the 1700s. The hydrology of the region is crucial for the agricultural industry, which relies on the water provided by specific surface flow and snowpack providers such as the Sacramento River, San Joaquin River, and Yuba River. The agriculture in this area includes crops such as almonds, grapes, and citrus fruits. Recreational activities along the route include hiking, biking, and touring the missions and their historic buildings.

Reservoir Details

Storage 24hr Change -5.13%
Percent of Normal 87%
Minimum 62.0 acre-ft
2007-02-05
Maximum 747.0 acre-ft
2005-09-28
Average 386 acre-ft
Dam_Height 133
Hydraulic_Height 130
Drainage_Area 165
Year_Completed 1961
Nid_Storage 543
Hazard_Potential Low
Structural_Height 133
Primary_Dam_Type Concrete
River_Or_Stream Silver Creek
Surface_Area 20
Outlet_Gates Vertical Lift - 3
Dam_Length 470
Nid_Height 133
       
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Dam Data Reference

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.