Mission Dam and Flume!

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Mission Dam and Flume
Landmark #52 San Diego County Visited: April 21, 2013 Plaque?  YES! 🙂
What is it? The ruins of the old dam and flume system of Mission San Diego de Alcalá!
What makes it historical? THE GUIDE SAYS: After many attempts dated back to 1774 to provide a reliable source of water for crops and livestock for Mission San Diego de Alcalá, a dam and flume system was finished between 1813 and 1816 by Indian laborers and Franciscan Missionaries to divert waters of the San Diego River for a distance of 6 miles. The aqueduct system continued in existence until 1831 when constant flooding caused the dam and flume to fall into disrepair. They were not repaired due to secularization of the missions.

OTHER TIDBITS: This landmark is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places!
How can I Help the Helpers? HERE’S HOW:

  • Volunteer with Mission Trails Regional Park!
  • Become a member of the E Clampus Vitus, Squibob Chapter!
  • Be a responsible visitor! Please respect the signs and pathways, and treat all structures and artifacts with respect. They’ve endured a lot to survive into the present. They’ll need our help to make it into the future!
Where is this place? LISTED DIRECTIONS:
In parking lot on N side of Fr. JunĂ­pero Serra Trail in Mission Trails Regional Park near NE entrance
San Diego, CA 92119

ANNOTATIONS:
The parking lot is on Father JunĂ­pero Serra Trail, 0.7 miles west of where it intersects Mission Gorge Road!

From Los Angeles: ~126mi (203km) â€” 2.1hrs
From Sacramento: ~509mi (820km) â€” 8.5hrs
From San Diego: ~14mi (23km) â€” 0.3hrs
From San Francisco: ~506mi (815km) â€” 8.5hrs
When should I go? The parking lot is open daily from 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM!

Mission Dam and Flume

Mission Dam and Flume

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