Mast

Mast is an earth dam located in Mendocino County, California, built in 1963. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.

About Mast

The primary purpose of Mast 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 Stacy Holland (private). It impounds the Tr Cahto Creek.

The dam stands 85 feet tall and stretches 580 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 380 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1963, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.

This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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 05/08/2025.

At 85 feet, this dam is taller than 97% of all dams in the United States.

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Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyMendocino
River/StreamTr Cahto Creek
Coordinates39.66590, -123.52840

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height85 ft
Dam Height85 ft
Dam Length580 ft
Year Completed1963 (63 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage380 acre-ft
Max Storage380 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerStacy Holland
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection05/08/2025
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDCA00972
Federal IDCA00972
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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