Hein

Hein is an earth dam located in Calaveras County, California, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.

About Hein

The primary purpose of Hein 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 Naki, Inc. (private). It impounds the Tr Bear Creek.

The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 1,250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 26 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 145 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1962, 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 02/13/2025.

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Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyCalaveras
River/StreamTr Bear Creek
Coordinates38.16010, -120.92990

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height16 ft
Dam Height16 ft
Dam Length1,250 ft
Year Completed1962 (64 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage145 acre-ft
Max Storage145 acre-ft
Surface Area26 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerNaki, Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection02/13/2025
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDCA01003
Federal IDCA01003
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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