6000
2.1 square miles
$128,000
$1,148,000
The Santiago Basin is located downstream of Villa Park Dam in City of Orange. There are in fact three basins comprised of Blue Diamond Basin, Bond Basin, and Smith Basin. The reservoirs are recharge basins owned and operated by The Orange County Water District (OCWD). The water comes from storm water collected by Santiago Creek and the Santa Ana River. The recharge basins are used to manage stormwater runoff, prevent flooding and downstream erosion. However, the OCWD also seeks to recharge as much water as possible in the Santiago Basins.
Vast park with interconnecting trails for hiking, biking & horseback riding amid mountain vistas.