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OC Public Works
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WORKING FOR ORANGE COUNTY OC Infrastructure Programs provides engineering services for roadways in unincorporated areas and regional flood control programs throughout Orange County. This includes programming, design, legislation tracking, project management, traffic safety, and development support services.
Online Manuals
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Several of these manuals are available both in their entirety and broken down into sections for easier downloading. Title Computer Aided Design (CAD) Standards Manual (Version 1.0 - January 2023) OC Local Drainage Manual (LDM) 2nd Edition Secured OC Hydrology Manual Hydrology Manual 1996 Addendum OC Hydrology Manual Maps OC...
POST-BURN Preparedness
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Homeowners’ Guide for Post-Fire Flood, Debris, and Erosion Control We know from past experience that burn areas are especially susceptible to damage from flooding, and mud and debris flows that result from winter rains. The effects of fire damage and the increased potential for additional damage from these flows can...
Prado Dam
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Prado Dam is an existing facility constructed by the Corps of Engineers in 1941. The plan of improvement for the Prado Dam and reservoir, which has an estimated cost of $880 million includes: Raising the existing embankment 28.4 feet to an elevation of 594.4 feet - Completed. Raising the spillway...
Programs by Location
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Search by Location To verify if a particular address falls within an OC Road Fee Program, please visit the Geographic Information System (GIS) web map application at lightbulb ocgis.com/ocpw/DocViewer/RoadFee.html .
Plano Trabuco Road Fee Program
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Year Adopted: 1981 Year Closed: 2020 Supervisorial Districts: 3 & 5 Cities covered by Plano Trabuco Road Fee Program: Rancho Santa Margarita Program Description Construct Santa Margarita Parkway (Portola Parkway), Alicia Parkway and the Santa Margarita Parkway (Portola Parkway) Bridge. View the picture_as_pdf Plano Trabuco Area of Benefit (AOB) Map...
Protecting the Environment
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The Santa Ana River and its shoreline are home to numerous threatened or endangered species, including the Santa Ana sucker, the least Bell's vireo, the southwestern willow flycatcher, and the California gnatcatcher. To protect these birds and fish, safeguard their habitat and diminish any impacts, Orange County Flood Control District...
Reading the FIRM
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FIRM Instructions To get access to the FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM), click here . To find a flood map for a specific address or landmark, you may type an address in the search bar or use the Address Search option on the left side of the MSC homepage...