University Mound South Basin

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

CountySan Francisco
Nearest CitySan Francisco
River/StreamOffstream
Coordinates37.72320, -122.41220

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height61 ft
Dam Height61 ft
Dam Length1,150 ft
Year Completed1937 (89 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage250 acre-ft
Max Storage250 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCity and County of San Francisco
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection05/12/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCA00133
Federal IDCA00133
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

University Mound North Basin 0.2 mi High Stanford Heights 2.5 mi High Upper Pond 2.6 mi Significant Sutro Reservoir 3.1 mi High Summit Reservoir 3.1 mi High Sunset North Basin 4.3 mi High Sunset South Basin 4.4 mi High San Andreas 9.9 mi High Spencer Lake 10.7 mi High Crocker 11.2 mi High