Monticello Dam

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General

Vicinity Map
Region (Map) ........................ Mid Pacific
State (Map) ............................... California
County ............................................... Yolo
Project ............................................ Solano
Dam type ... Concrete medium thick arch
Location ..... 30 mi W of Sacramento, CA
Watercourse ........................ Putah Creek
Reservoir ......................... Lake Berryessa
Original construction .............. 1953-1957
National ID Number .................. CA10170
Hydrologic Unit Code .......................

Hydraulics

Total storage to
El. 455.5 ........................ 1,602,000 acre-ft
Service spillway
Capacity at El. 455.5 .............. 48,400 cfs
Outlet works
Capacity at El. 455.5 ................ 2,580 cfs

Dimensions

Crest Elevation ................................ 456.0 ft
Structural Height ................................ 304 ft
Hydraulic Height ................................ 239 ft
Crest Length .................................... 1,023 ft
Crest Width ........................................... 12 ft
Base Width ......................................... 100 ft
Volume of Concrete ............. 326,000 cu yd

Hydrology

Drainage area ............................... 566 sq mi
Hydrometeorological Report ........... HMR
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