Lake Calavera Valve Replacement

Carlsbad, CA

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The city recently completed a project to replace valves in the dam and upgrade them to modern standards.
A portion of the trail around Lake Calavera was temporarily closed due to high water levels caused by winter rain. The full trail was reopened in May 2023.
Thank you for your patience during construction.

Background

In May 2023, the city completed a project to repair valves in the Lake Calavera dam, upgrading them to modern engineering standards. The Lake Calavera Dam is a flood control dam, and the valves help to relieve pressure and avoid overflow when the dam fills with water.

Crews worked on valves at the base of the dam, under the water inside the dam and in the electrical building near the entrance of the trail that crosses the dam.