Ler Kinney Lake is an earth dam located in Alpine County, California, built in 1926. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 40 ft40 ft tall and 370 ft long, taller than 86% 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 Ler Kinney Lake
The primary purpose of Ler Kinney 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 Alpine Land and Reservoir Company (private). It impounds the Tr Silver Creek.
The dam stands 40 feet tall and stretches 370 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 43 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 920 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1926, 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 10/15/2024.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 86% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Alpine |
| River/Stream | Tr Silver Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.56310, -119.82150 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 370 ft |
| Year Completed | 1926 (100 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 920 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 920 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 43 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Alpine Land and Reservoir Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/15/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA00635 |
| Federal ID | CA00635 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |