The dam impounds the waters of the Gibraltar Reservoir, which is fed by runoff from the surrounding Santa Ynez Mountains and snowpack during winter months. The dam has a height of 171 feet and a length of 385 feet. It has a capacity of 4,554 acre-feet and can hold up to 147 million gallons of water. The reservoir serves as a source of water supply for the city of Santa Barbara and surrounding areas. It is also used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and hiking. The dam has undergone several upgrades and maintenance over the years to ensure its safety and reliability.
| Storage 24hr Change | None% |
| Percent of Normal | None% |
| Minimum |
179.0 acre-ft
2021-12-13 |
| Maximum |
4,955.0 acre-ft
2023-01-09 |
| Average | acre-ft |
| Nid_Height | 169 |
| Hydraulic_Height | 167 |
| Drainage_Area | 214 |
| Year_Completed | 1920 |
| Dam_Height | 169 |
| Primary_Dam_Type | Arch |
| Surface_Area | 335 |
| Nid_Storage | 9998 |
| River_Or_Stream | Santa Ynez Rv |
| Dam_Length | 600 |
| Hazard_Potential | High |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Upper Oso
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Upper Oso Campground
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P-Bar Flat Campground
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Sage Hill Group Campground
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Middle Santa Ynez Campground
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Middle Santa Ynez
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Chorro Grande Canyon To Section Line Dividing Sec 1, T5N, R23W And Sec 6, T5N, T22W
Section Line To Confluence With Rock Creek
Headwaters, Upper Piru Creek To Wildernes Boundary
Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With Gold Hill Creek
Confluence With Gold Hill Creek To Castaic
Castaic To Pyramid Reservoir