Metz Road Detention Basin

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

CountyRiverside
Nearest CityPerris
River/StreamTr San Jacinto Riv
Coordinates33.79070, -117.23140

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height12 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length4,505 ft
Year Completed1981 (45 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage88 acre-ft
Max Storage88 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerRiverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection12/02/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCA01197
Federal IDCA01197
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Perris 5.4 mi High Quail Valley 6.5 mi High Lakeview 7.5 mi High Cajalco Creek 8.2 mi Significant Railroad Canyon 8.3 mi High Hj Mills Reclamation 10.3 mi Significant Henry J. Mills Reservoir 10.4 mi High Henry J. Mills No. 2 10.5 mi High Pigeon Pass 11.3 mi High Woodcrest 11.5 mi High