Pilarcitos

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

CountySan Mateo
Nearest CityHalf Moon Bay
River/StreamPilarcitos Crk
Coordinates37.54720, -122.42330

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height103 ft
Dam Height103 ft
Dam Length520 ft
Year Completed1866 (160 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage3,100 acre-ft
Max Storage3,100 acre-ft
Surface Area109 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge1,244 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCity and County of San Francisco
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection04/29/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCA00128
Federal IDCA00128
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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