Mem Dike
Mem Dike is an earth dam located in Tehama County, California, built in 1976. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Mem Dike
The primary purpose of Mem Dike is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Bia (federal). It impounds the Brannin Creek near Kirkwood.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 1,800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 66 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 830 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1976, the structure is 50 years old.
Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 10/27/2020.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Tehama |
| Nearest City | Kirkwood |
| River/Stream | Brannin Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.87750, -122.22160 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 830 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 830 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 356 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 66 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BIA |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/27/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA01115 |
| Federal ID | CA01115S001 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |