Beaver Creek
Beaver Creek is an earth dam located in Lassen County, California, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Beaver Creek
The primary purpose of Beaver Creek 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 Ohm Ranch (private). It impounds the Tr Beaver Creek.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 468 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 26 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 214 acre-feet. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 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 06/25/2025.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Lassen |
| River/Stream | Tr Beaver Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.00030, -121.32510 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 468 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 214 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 214 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Ohm Ranch |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/25/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA01147 |
| Federal ID | CA01147 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |