Kramer is an earth dam located in Lassen County, California, built in 1937. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 31 ft31 ft tall and 400 ft long, taller than 72% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Kramer
Kramer is a dam in Lassen, California. The dam is owned by Kramer Ranch, LLC (private). It impounds the Widow Valley Creek.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 118 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 27 square miles. Completed in 1937, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 05/15/2025.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Lassen |
| River/Stream | Widow Valley Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.18430, -121.21120 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 118 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 118 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 27 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Kramer Ranch, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/15/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA00484 |
| Federal ID | CA00484 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |