Fredonia
Fredonia is an earth dam located in Lassen County, California, built in 1914. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Fredonia
The primary purpose of Fredonia 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 Mapes Ranch, Inc. (private). It impounds the Tr Pine Creek.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 180 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 300 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1914, the structure is over a century 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Lassen |
| River/Stream | Tr Pine Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.69910, -120.53380 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 180 ft |
| Year Completed | 1914 (112 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Mapes Ranch, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA00523 |
| Federal ID | CA00523 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |