Bean Holl #2

Bean Holl #2 is an earth dam located in San Mateo County, California, built in 1938. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.

About Bean Holl #2

The primary purpose of Bean Holl #2 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 Lake Lucerne Mutual Water Company (private). It impounds the Ar De Los Frijoles.

The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 325 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 43 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 900 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1938, 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 03/24/2025.

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Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateCalifornia
CountySan Mateo
River/StreamAr De Los Frijoles
Coordinates37.21100, -122.37000

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height31 ft
Dam Height31 ft
Dam Length325 ft
Year Completed1938 (88 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage900 acre-ft
Max Storage900 acre-ft
Surface Area43 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerLake Lucerne Mutual Water Company
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection03/24/2025
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDCA00665
Federal IDCA00665
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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