Larson
Larson is an earth dam located in Tulare County, California, built in 1963. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Larson
Larson is a dam in Tulare, California. The dam is owned by South Tule Independent Ditch Company (private). It impounds the Tr S Tule River.
The dam stands 54 feet tall and stretches 650 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 21 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 325 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1963, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 01/15/2025.
At 54 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Tulare |
| River/Stream | Tr S Tule River |
| Coordinates | 36.03460, -118.84940 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 54 ft |
| Dam Height | 54 ft |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 325 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 325 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | South Tule Independent Ditch Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/15/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA00712 |
| Federal ID | CA00712 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |