Upper Chiquita
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| County | Orange |
| Nearest City | Rancho Santa Margarita |
| River/Stream | Trib to San Juan Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.58830, -117.61560 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 177 ft |
| Dam Height | 177 ft |
| Dam Length | 965 ft |
| Year Completed | 2012 (14 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 753 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 753 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Santa Margarita Water District |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/03/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |