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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Location
| State | California |
| County | San Mateo |
| River/Stream | Ar De Los Frijoles |
| Coordinates | 37.21100, -122.37000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 325 ft |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 900 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 900 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 43 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Lake Lucerne Mutual Water Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/24/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA00665 |
| Federal ID | CA00665 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |