Kelley Hot Spring Fish is an earth dam located in Modoc County, California. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 30 ft30 ft tall and 2,550 ft long, taller than 68% 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 Kelley Hot Spring Fish
Kelley Hot Spring Fish is a dam in Modoc, California. The dam is owned by Ronald W. Ketler (private).
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 2,550 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 42 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 300 acre-feet.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Modoc |
| Coordinates | 41.44880, -120.84180 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,550 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 42 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Ronald W. Ketler |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA01599 |
| Federal ID | CA01599 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |