Lafayette

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

CountyContra Costa
Nearest CityLafayette, CA
River/StreamLafayette Creek
Coordinates37.88377, -122.13715

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height132 ft
Dam Height132 ft
Dam Length1,200 ft
Year Completed1929 (97 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage4,250 acre-ft
Max Storage4,250 acre-ft
Surface Area126 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerEast Bay Municipal Utility District
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection02/20/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCA00163
Federal IDCA00163
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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