Hicks Canyon Retention Basin

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

CountyOrange
River/StreamHicks Can Wash
Coordinates33.73610, -117.71640

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height60 ft
Dam Height60 ft
Dam Length806 ft
Year Completed1997 (29 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage110 acre-ft
Max Storage110 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeDebris Control
OwnerCounty of Orange
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection09/09/2025
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDCA01414
Federal IDCA01414
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

East Hicks Canyon Retarding Basin 0.9 mi Low Rattlesnake Canyon 1.5 mi High Orchard Estates Retarding Basin 1.7 mi High Syphon Canyon 2.0 mi High Bee Canyon Retention Basin 2.1 mi Low Eastfoot Retarding Basin 2.4 mi High Round Canyon Retarding Basin 2.7 mi Low Marshburn Retarding Basin 3.0 mi High Agua Chinon 3.5 mi High Santiago Creek 3.5 mi High