Enquist
Enquist is an earth dam located in Modoc County, California, built in 1919. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Enquist
The primary purpose of Enquist 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 Dr. Alex Gil (private). It impounds the Unnamed.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 475 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 42 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 185 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1919, the structure is over a century 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 08/28/2024.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Modoc |
| River/Stream | Unnamed |
| Coordinates | 41.90680, -120.53800 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 475 ft |
| Year Completed | 1919 (107 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 185 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 185 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 42 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Dr. Alex Gil |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/28/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA00486 |
| Federal ID | CA00486 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |