Perris Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Perris is a city located in Riverside County, California.


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Summary

It was established in the 1880s as a railway town and later became known for its agriculture industry. The city is situated within the San Jacinto Watershed and is home to Lake Perris, a reservoir created by the construction of the Perris Dam in 1973. The lake serves as a popular recreational destination for swimming, boating, and fishing. The hydrology of the area is also heavily influenced by the snowpack from nearby mountains, which provides significant surface flow to rivers and streams in the region. Agriculture remains an important industry in Perris, with crops including citrus, avocados, and grapes. The city also boasts a variety of recreational activities, including skydiving and hot air balloon rides.

Reservoir Details

Storage 24hr Change 0.0%
Percent of Normal 129%
Minimum 43,240.0 acre-ft
2015-02-24
Maximum 127,644.0 acre-ft
2005-01-12
Average 77,558 acre-ft
Dam_Height 130
Hydraulic_Height 120.16
Drainage_Area 10
Year_Completed 1973
Nid_Storage 131452
River_Or_Stream Bernasconi Pass
Primary_Dam_Type Earth
Surface_Area 2340
Hazard_Potential High
Dam_Length 11600
Nid_Height 130
       
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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.