Olivenhain Dam
| Use attributes for filter ! | |
| Height | 9700 (cm) |
|---|---|
| Opened | 2003 |
| Dam volume | 1,300,000 m3 (46,000,000 cu ft) |
| Maximum water depth | 300 ft (91 m) |
| Construction began | 1998 |
| Owners | San Diego County Water Authority |
| Olivenhain Municipal Water District | |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 1230342 |
About Olivenhain Dam
The Olivenhain Dam is a gravity dam near Escondido, California. The dam was constructed between 1998 and 2003 as part of San Diego's Emergency Storage Project with the primary purpose of water supply for municipal use. It does not sit on a river or stream but is supplied with water by a system of pumps and pipes.
