Barrett Dam, Gravity dam in San Diego County, US
Barrett Dam rises 171 feet above the riverbed and extends 746 feet in length, forming Barrett Lake on Cottonwood Creek in southern California.
The City of San Diego constructed Barrett Dam between 1919 and 1923, following the acquisition of water infrastructure from Southern California Mountain Water Company in 1913.
The dam location holds connections to George Barrett, who settled in this area during the 1870s before any water management structures existed.
The reservoir operates with restricted access, requiring advance reservations for Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday visits during the May through September season.
The dam features a stepped overflow spillway structure with gates that remain open from November to April to prevent flooding during heavy rainfall periods.
Location: San Diego County
Inception: 1923
GPS coordinates: 32.67833,-116.67028
Latest update: March 5, 2025 14:09
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