Elkins And Lane
Elkins And Lane is an earth dam located in Lassen County, California, built in 1953. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Elkins And Lane
The primary purpose of Elkins And Lane 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 Spencer & Laura Defty (private). It impounds the Tr Ash Creek.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 74 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 412 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7 square miles. Completed in 1953, 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 05/27/2025.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Lassen |
| River/Stream | Tr Ash Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.08300, -120.75910 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 412 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 412 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 74 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Spencer & Laura Defty |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/27/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA00947 |
| Federal ID | CA00947 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |