Repairs on a century-old dam with a suspected leak located downstream from Lake Hodges are underway. The repairs to the San Dieguito dam are projected to cost $650,000. … The dam was built in 1918, forming the San Dieguito Reservoir, which serves as a regulating reservoir when receiving water from Lake Hodges. … The Department of Safety of Dams discovered a potential leak in the dam during a maintenance check last year. Officials isolated the area and created a temporary dam made of rebar and tarps to pull the water away from the dam so repairs can be made. 

Other dam and reservoir news:

• East County Magazine (La Mesa, Calif.): Supervisors greenlight pilot program for El Capitan Reservoir, promising expanded access