Boyd No. 1
Boyd No. 1 is an earth dam located in Shasta County, California, built in 1971. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Boyd No. 1
The primary purpose of Boyd No. 1 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 Joshua Cahoon And Tiffany Mchale (private). It impounds the Tr Cottonwood Cr near N/a.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 620 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 218 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1971, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/23/2025.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The California dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Shasta |
| Nearest City | N/a |
| River/Stream | Tr Cottonwood Cr |
| Coordinates | 40.39190, -122.33440 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 620 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 218 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 218 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Joshua Cahoon and Tiffany McHale |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/23/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA01053 |
| Federal ID | CA01053 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |