Honcut Creek Ranch No. 1
Honcut Creek Ranch No. 1 is an earth dam located in Yuba County, California, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Honcut Creek Ranch No. 1
The primary purpose of Honcut Creek Ranch 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 Honcut Creek Ranch, A Partnership (private). It impounds the Tr So Honcut.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 900 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 95 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1964, 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 05/23/2025.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Yuba |
| River/Stream | Tr So Honcut |
| Coordinates | 39.30590, -121.54350 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Honcut Creek Ranch, A Partnership |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/23/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA01300 |
| Federal ID | CA01300 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |