Ortega Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | California |
| County | Santa Barbara |
| River/Stream | SANTA YNEZ RIVER OS, PICAY CREEK |
| Coordinates | 34.43180, -119.59220 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 131 ft |
| Dam Height | 119 ft |
| Dam Length | 430 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Max Discharge | 22 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | BUREAU OF RECLAMATION |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 03/24/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |