Davis Creek Orchard
Davis Creek Orchard is an earth dam located in Modoc County, California, built in 1975. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Davis Creek Orchard
The primary purpose of Davis Creek Orchard is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Modoc Ranch Properties, Llc. (private). It impounds the Roberts Creek.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 2,900 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 425 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,841 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 9 square miles. Completed in 1975, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 04/23/2025.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Modoc |
| River/Stream | Roberts Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.71200, -120.39120 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,841 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,841 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 425 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Modoc Ranch Properties, LLC. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/23/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA00465 |
| Federal ID | CA00465 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |