1980

Monterey population – 27,558
Pacific Grove – 15,755
Carmel City – 4,707
Carmel Village – 4,407
Del Rey Oaks – 1,126
Sand City – 182

Army Corps of Engineers proposes 150,000 af flood control dam. (Fuerst and Dettman) 1980 Flood event. Carmel River is flowing at 4,000 cf per second and nearly six af per minute. The aquifers are full.” (Monterey Herald 1/14/80 and 3/9/80)