Mccreary
Mccreary is an earth dam located in Lake County, California, built in 1961. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Mccreary
The primary purpose of Mccreary 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 Langtry Farms, Llc (private). It impounds the Bucksnort Creek.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 2,400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 203 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,098 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 16 square miles. Completed in 1961, 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 10/13/2025.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Lake |
| River/Stream | Bucksnort Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.75300, -122.50670 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,098 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,098 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 203 acres |
| Drainage Area | 16 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Langtry Farms, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/13/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA00565 |
| Federal ID | CA00565 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |