Lobdel Lake is an earth dam located in Mono County, California, built in 1948. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 27 ft27 ft tall and 3,460 ft long, taller than 59% 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 Lobdel Lake
The primary purpose of Lobdel 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 David Park (private). It impounds the Desert Creek.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 3,460 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 48 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 640 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1948, 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 10/28/2025.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Mono |
| River/Stream | Desert Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.44210, -119.36020 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,460 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 640 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 640 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 48 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | David Park |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/28/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA00647 |
| Federal ID | CA00647 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |