Perry Gulch
Perry Gulch is an earth dam located in Mendocino County, California, built in 1980. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Perry Gulch
The primary purpose of Perry Gulch 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 Perry Gulch Ranch (private). It impounds the Tr Perry Gulch.
The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 331 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 33 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 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 06/19/2025.
At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 84% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Mendocino |
| River/Stream | Tr Perry Gulch |
| Coordinates | 39.14410, -123.55570 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 331 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Perry Gulch Ranch |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/19/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA01261 |
| Federal ID | CA01261 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |