Peters is an earth dam located in Lake County, California, built in 1940. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 32 ft32 ft tall and 465 ft long, taller than 74% 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 Peters
Peters is a dam in Lake, California. The dam is owned by Robert Adelman (private). It impounds the Benmore Creek.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 465 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 112 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1940, 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 03/03/2025.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Lake |
| River/Stream | Benmore Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.00180, -123.01180 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 465 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Robert Adelman |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/03/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA00568 |
| Federal ID | CA00568 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |