Bass Lake
Bass Lake is an earth dam located in Siskiyou County, California, built in 1949. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Bass Lake
The primary purpose of Bass Lake is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by California Department Of Fish And Wildlife (state). It impounds the Tr Lit Shasta R.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 1,110 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 108 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,083 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1949, 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 04/08/2025.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Siskiyou |
| River/Stream | Tr Lit Shasta R |
| Coordinates | 41.70420, -122.49120 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,110 ft |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,083 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,083 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 108 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | California Department of Fish and Wildlife |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/08/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA00498 |
| Federal ID | CA00498 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |