Mud Lake
Mud Lake is an earth dam located in Modoc County, California, built in 1926. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Mud Lake
The primary purpose of Mud Lake 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 Ronald Schluter (private). It impounds the Tr Nfk Pit River.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 1,750 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 100 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 300 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1926, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 05/28/2025.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Modoc |
| River/Stream | Tr Nfk Pit River |
| Coordinates | 41.54940, -120.49800 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,750 ft |
| Year Completed | 1926 (100 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 100 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Ronald Schluter |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/28/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA00469 |
| Federal ID | CA00469 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |