Bar X Ranch Reservoir #2
Bar X Ranch Reservoir #2 is an earth dam located in Lake County, California, built in 2003. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Bar X Ranch Reservoir #2
Bar X Ranch Reservoir #2 is a dam in Lake, California. The dam is owned by Kiran Sidhu (private). It impounds the Crazy Creek near Hidden Valley Lake Town.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 385 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 147 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2003, the structure is relatively new.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Notably, no emergency action plan is currently on file for this high-hazard dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/16/2025.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The California dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Lake |
| Nearest City | Hidden Valley Lake Town |
| River/Stream | Crazy Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.77630, -122.59530 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 385 ft |
| Year Completed | 2003 (23 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 147 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 147 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Kiran Sidhu |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/16/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA01459 |
| Federal ID | CA01459 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |