Shedd
Shedd is an earth dam located in Modoc County, California, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Shedd
The primary purpose of Shedd 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 Russ Ranch Company, Llc (private). It impounds the Tr Nfk Pit Rv.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 482 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 100 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1962, 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 01/16/2025.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Modoc |
| River/Stream | Tr Nfk Pit Rv |
| Coordinates | 41.62860, -120.40470 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 482 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Russ Ranch Company, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/16/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA00923 |
| Federal ID | CA00923 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |