El Capitan
High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| County | San Diego |
| Nearest City | Lakeside |
| River/Stream | San Diego River |
| Coordinates | 32.88560, -116.80930 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 237 ft |
| Dam Height | 237 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,170 ft |
| Year Completed | 1934 (92 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 112,800 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 112,800 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,562 acres |
| Drainage Area | 188 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 158,200 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of San Diego |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/07/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |