Schadler is an earth dam located in Modoc County, California, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 39 ft39 ft tall and 600 ft long, taller than 85% 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 Schadler
Schadler is a dam in Modoc, California. The dam is owned by Schadler Ranch, Inc. (private). It impounds the Eight Mile Cr.
The dam stands 39 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 205 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1967, 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 06/03/2025.
At 39 feet, this dam is taller than 85% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Modoc |
| River/Stream | Eight Mile Cr |
| Coordinates | 41.93990, -120.07250 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 205 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 205 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Schadler Ranch, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/03/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA00924 |
| Federal ID | CA00924 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |