Wide Canyon

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

CountyRiverside
Nearest CityDesert Hot Springs
River/StreamWest Wide Canyon
Coordinates33.93690, -116.39820

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height84 ft
Dam Height84 ft
Dam Length2,225 ft
Year Completed1968 (58 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,490 acre-ft
Max Storage1,490 acre-ft
Surface Area57 acres

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerRiverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection12/03/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCA00803
Federal IDCA00803
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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