Lake County Sanitation District
Lake County Sanitation District is an earth dam located in Lake County, California, built in 1972. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lake County Sanitation District
The primary purpose of Lake County Sanitation District 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 Lake County Sanitation District (local government). It impounds the Tr Burns Val Creek near Clearlake Hland.
The dam stands 40 feet tall and stretches 1,540 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 40 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 530 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1972, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. 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 09/23/2025.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The California dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Lake |
| Nearest City | Clearlake Hland |
| River/Stream | Tr Burns Val Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.98460, -122.62620 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,540 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 530 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 530 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Lake County Sanitation District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/23/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA00912 |
| Federal ID | CA00912 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |