Schwindt is an earth dam located in Mendocino County, California. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 37 ft37 ft tall and 200 ft long, taller than 83% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Schwindt
The primary purpose of Schwindt 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 Lance Brown (private). It impounds the Tr Burns Creek.
The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 23 acre-feet.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 05/16/2025.
At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 83% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Mendocino |
| River/Stream | Tr Burns Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.85440, -123.51940 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Lance Brown |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 05/16/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA01323 |
| Federal ID | CA01323 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |