Construction on the largest dam removal project in California history completed this week in Carmel Valley, CA. The $83-million San Clemente Dam and Carmel River Reroute Project officially finished with a June 6 celebration, featuring project team members from California American Water, the owners and operators of the dam; the California State Coastal Conservancy; and Granite Construction, the design-builder.
The 106-ft San Clemente Dam was built in 1921 and removed last summer. The project involved removal of the antiquated dam and implementation of a watershed restoration process to "bring the Carmel River back to life."
