Hardester North

Hardester North is an earth dam located in Napa County, California, built in 2003. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.

About Hardester North

The primary purpose of Hardester North 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 Juliana Mutual Water Company (private). It impounds the Tr Burton Crrek.

The dam stands 36 feet tall and stretches 1,350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 150 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2003, the structure is relatively new.

This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 01/30/2025.

At 36 feet, this dam is taller than 83% of dams nationwide.

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Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyNapa
River/StreamTr Burton Crrek
Coordinates38.62330, -122.41130

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height36 ft
Dam Height36 ft
Dam Length1,350 ft
Year Completed2003 (23 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage150 acre-ft
Max Storage150 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerJuliana Mutual Water Company
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection01/30/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCA01375
Federal IDCA01375
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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