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San Diego Scraps Lake Hodges Dam Plan Amid Rising Costs

8/15/2025

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San Diego is reevaluating the Lake Hodges Dam reconstruction due to rising costs of $474 million to $697 million.
The county water authority has retracted financial support, referencing cost-sharing agreements.
State mandates for safety improvements have lowered water levels, limiting recreation and increasing local water costs.
The water authority reports a $3 million annual loss from an unused $200 million pump station, affecting regional rates.

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Story summary

San Diego is reevaluating the Lake Hodges Dam reconstruction due to rising costs of $474 million to $697 million.
The county water authority has retracted financial support, referencing cost-sharing agreements.
State mandates for safety improvements have lowered water levels, limiting recreation and increasing local water costs.
The water authority reports a $3 million annual loss from an unused $200 million pump station, affecting regional rates.