Burger
Burger is an earth dam located in Modoc County, California, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Burger
The primary purpose of Burger 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 Cason L. Baugh (private). It impounds the Tr Upper Lake.
The dam stands 47 feet tall and stretches 550 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 161 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1968, 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 09/09/2025.
At 47 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Modoc |
| River/Stream | Tr Upper Lake |
| Coordinates | 41.90140, -120.15990 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 47 ft |
| Dam Height | 47 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 161 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 161 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Cason L. Baugh |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/09/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA00919 |
| Federal ID | CA00919 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |