Kinney Meadows
Kinney Meadows is an earth dam located in Alpine County, California, built in 1929. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Kinney Meadows
The primary purpose of Kinney Meadows 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 Alpine Land And Reservoir Company (private). It impounds the Tr Silver Creek.
The dam stands 44 feet tall and stretches 335 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 33 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 900 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1929, 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 10/15/2024.
At 44 feet, this dam is taller than 90% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Alpine |
| River/Stream | Tr Silver Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.55720, -119.80750 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Length | 335 ft |
| Year Completed | 1929 (97 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 900 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 900 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 33 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Alpine Land and Reservoir Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/15/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA00634 |
| Federal ID | CA00634 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |