Imperial Diversion Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyImperial
Nearest CityYUMA
River/StreamCOLORADO RIVER
Coordinates32.88330, -114.46700

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeButtress
NID Height85 ft
Dam Height85 ft
Dam Length3,475 ft
Year Completed1938 (88 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage160,000 acre-ft
Max Storage160,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage74,000 acre-ft
Surface Area7,000 acres
Drainage Area5,756 sq mi
Max Discharge180,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection06/26/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCA10159
Federal IDCA10159
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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Senator Wash Dam 2.0 mi High Laguna Diversion Dam 4.5 mi Low