Reservoir C

Reservoir C is an earth dam located in Modoc County, California, built in 1911. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.

About Reservoir C

The primary purpose of Reservoir C 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 20 feet tall and stretches 850 feet across, has a storage capacity of 2,028 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 14 square miles. Completed in 1911, the structure is over a century old.

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. The most recent inspection on record was 03/10/2016. That was over 10 years ago.

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Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyModoc
Coordinates41.65972, -120.77222

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length850 ft
Year Completed1911 (115 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,028 acre-ft
Normal Storage2,028 acre-ft
Drainage Area14 sq mi
Max Discharge845 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
OwnerUSDA FS
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection03/10/2016
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDCA10325
Federal IDCA10325
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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