Spaulding 3

Spaulding 3 is an earth dam located in Modoc County, California, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.

About Spaulding 3

The primary purpose of Spaulding 3 is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Usda Fs (federal).

The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 1,240 feet across, has a storage capacity of 80 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1965, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 09/07/2010. That was over 15 years ago.

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Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyModoc
Coordinates41.50833, -121.12500

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height9 ft
Dam Height9 ft
Dam Length1,240 ft
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage80 acre-ft
Normal Storage80 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
OwnerUSDA FS
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection09/07/2010
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDCA10237
Federal IDCA10237
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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