Lake Jane
Lake Jane is an earth dam located in Madera County, California, built in 1961. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lake Jane
The primary purpose of Lake Jane 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 Swd Investments-fulton Ranch, Inc. (private). It impounds the Tr Hildreth Cr.
The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 361 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 21 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 182 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1961, 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 03/25/2025.
At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 84% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Madera |
| River/Stream | Tr Hildreth Cr |
| Coordinates | 37.06140, -119.82330 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 361 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 182 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 182 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Swd Investments-Fulton Ranch, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/25/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA00706 |
| Federal ID | CA00706 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |