Middle Lake
Middle Lake is an earth dam located in Madera County, California, built in 1953. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Middle Lake
The primary purpose of Middle Lake 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 L.r. Martin, Inc. (private). It impounds the Tr Buzzard Canyon.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 370 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 74 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1953, 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 05/28/2025.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Madera |
| River/Stream | Tr Buzzard Canyon |
| Coordinates | 37.14150, -119.83260 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 370 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | L.R. Martin, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/28/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA01121 |
| Federal ID | CA01121 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |