Myers
Myers is an earth dam located in Lassen County, California, built in 1957. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Myers
The primary purpose of Myers 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 Daran V. Myers (private). It impounds the Tr Ash Creek.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 1,740 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 34 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 279 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1957, 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 06/11/2025.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Lassen |
| River/Stream | Tr Ash Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.12430, -120.96930 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,740 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 279 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 279 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 34 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Daran V. Myers |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/11/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA00953 |
| Federal ID | CA00953 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |