Funks Dam
Funks Dam is an earth dam located in Colusa County, California, built in 1975. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Funks Dam
The primary purpose of Funks Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Bureau Of Reclamation (federal). It impounds the Funks Creek.
The dam stands 80 feet tall and stretches 1,500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 215 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,082 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 54 square miles. Completed in 1975, 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 05/10/2023.
At 80 feet, this dam is taller than 97% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Colusa |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Funks Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.32920, -122.28850 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 80 ft |
| Dam Height | 80 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,082 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,082 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,082 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 215 acres |
| Drainage Area | 54 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 22,500 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BUREAU OF RECLAMATION |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 05/10/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA10245 |
| Federal ID | CA10245 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |