Renner Sibley Creek

Renner Sibley Creek is an earth dam located in Modoc County, California, built in 1959. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.

About Renner Sibley Creek

The primary purpose of Renner Sibley Creek 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 Usa Investments Associates (private). It impounds the Sibley Creek.

The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 1,275 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 95 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 765 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1959, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.

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 08/28/2024.

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Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyModoc
River/StreamSibley Creek
Coordinates41.98700, -120.59170

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height28 ft
Dam Height28 ft
Dam Length1,275 ft
Year Completed1959 (67 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage765 acre-ft
Max Storage765 acre-ft
Surface Area95 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerUSA Investments Associates
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection08/28/2024
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDCA00921
Federal IDCA00921
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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