Eastfoot Retarding Basin

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

CountyOrange
Nearest CityIrvine
River/StreamPeters Canyon Wash
Coordinates33.75079, -117.75433

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height39 ft
Dam Height39 ft
Dam Length1,000 ft
Year Completed2007 (19 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage213 acre-ft
Max Storage213 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerCity of Irvine
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection12/17/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCA01496
Federal IDCA01496
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Orchard Estates Retarding Basin 1.0 mi High Ler Peters Canyon Retarding Basin 1.2 mi High Rattlesnake Canyon 1.6 mi High Peters Canyon 2.1 mi High Hicks Canyon Retention Basin 2.4 mi Low East Hicks Canyon Retarding Basin 2.8 mi Low Santiago Creek 3.1 mi High Syphon Canyon 3.1 mi High Trabuco Retarding Basin 3.8 mi High Bee Canyon Retention Basin 3.9 mi Low