Albaugh No. 1
Albaugh No. 1 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 Albaugh No. 1
Albaugh No. 1 is a dam in Lassen, California. The dam is owned by Andy Albaugh (private). It impounds the Tr Pit River.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 835 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 60 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 335 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 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 05/15/2025.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Lassen |
| River/Stream | Tr Pit River |
| Coordinates | 41.14170, -121.00130 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 835 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 335 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 335 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 60 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Andy Albaugh |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/15/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA00948 |
| Federal ID | CA00948 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |