Railroad Canyon

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

CountyRiverside
Nearest CityLake Elsinore
River/StreamSan Jacinto River
Coordinates33.67540, -117.27350

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeArch
NID Height94 ft
Dam Height94 ft
Dam Length590 ft
Year Completed1928 (98 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage11,586 acre-ft
Max Storage11,586 acre-ft
Surface Area525 acres
Drainage Area664 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerElsinore Valley Municipal Water District
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection11/07/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCA00765
Federal IDCA00765
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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